Find out how popular the last name Moline is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Moline.

Moline, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Moline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moline in America

Moline is the 9821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moline surname appeared 3,296 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Moline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moline to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Moline

The surname Moline has its origins in France, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "moline," which referred to a windmill or watermill. This suggests that the name was likely initially associated with individuals who lived near or operated such mills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey conducted in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. It mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Molendino, which translates to Ralph of the Mill, indicating a connection to the Moline surname.

During the 12th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Molinarii, Molinario, and Molinarius, all referring to the occupation of a miller. These variations were common in medieval times, as surnames were often based on professions or locations.

In the 13th century, the name took on the more modern spelling of Moline, as seen in records from the region of Normandy, France. This area was known for its numerous mills, which may have contributed to the prevalence of the surname in that region.

One notable figure with the surname Moline was Pierre Moline, a French writer and philosopher who lived from 1568 to 1658. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, including his treatise "De la Morale Chrétienne" (On Christian Morality).

Another historical figure was Jean-Baptiste Moline, a French architect born in 1618. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Louis-en-l'Île and the Hôtel de Beauvais.

In England, the name Moline can be traced back to the 14th century, likely introduced by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest in 1066. One notable English bearer of the name was Sir John Moline, a Member of Parliament who lived in the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the Moline surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Italy and Spain. In Italy, the name was sometimes spelled Molino, reflecting the Italian word for mill.

One significant Italian figure with the surname was Antonio Molino, a renowned Venetian painter and architect who lived from 1628 to 1700. He is best known for his works in the Baroque style, including his frescoes in the Church of San Nicolò da Tolentino in Venice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moline

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Moline.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Moline was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Moline has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Moline was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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