2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mollura
A surname derived from the Italian word for soft or gentle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Mollura. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mollura surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Mollura in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mollura, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mollura
The surname MOLLURA is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the southern regions such as Sicily or Calabria. It may have derived from the Latin word "mollis," meaning soft or tender, potentially referring to a person's gentle nature or occupation involving delicate tasks.
One of the earliest known references to the name MOLLURA can be found in historical records from the 14th century, where it appeared in documents from the city of Palermo, Sicily. These records suggest that individuals bearing this surname were involved in trades related to textile production or agriculture.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista MOLLURA (1512-1589) was a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the Renaissance art scene in Naples. His works can still be admired in various churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.
During the 17th century, the name MOLLURA was associated with a family of landowners in the town of Reggio Calabria, where they held influential positions within the local community. One member, Antonio MOLLURA (1638-1712), served as the mayor of the town and played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements with neighboring regions.
In the 19th century, a prominent scientist named Rosario MOLLURA (1823-1897) made significant contributions to the field of botany. He was responsible for cataloging numerous plant species found in Sicily and published several comprehensive works on the island's flora.
Another notable figure was Alessandro MOLLURA (1867-1942), a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in Palermo, including the Teatro Massimo and the Palazzo delle Poste. His works were heavily influenced by the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.
Throughout history, the surname MOLLURA has been associated with various professions, ranging from artisans and scholars to landowners and public servants. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name has a rich heritage deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of southern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mollura
Among Census respondents with the surname Mollura, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mollura bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mollura surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.3% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino16.2% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mollura
Mollura appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+12 bearers (+11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,637 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.4%) | Up 10,637 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mollura surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #144,270 | 6.9% |
| Count | 105 | 117 | 11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mollura bearers went from 105 to 117 (+11.4% change). The surname moved up 10,637 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #144,270.
FAQ
Mollura surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mollura?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Mollura. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Mollura?
Mollura ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Mollura. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mollura.
Has Mollura become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mollura went from 105 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 12 (+11.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Mollura?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mollura, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mollura in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.3% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mollura appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.3%), Hispanic (16.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mollura (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mollura mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word for soft or gentle. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mollura (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Mollura?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.