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

Moppert, 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 Moppert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moppert in America

Moppert is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moppert surname appeared 139 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Moppert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moppert 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 Moppert

The surname Moppert has its origins in Germany, dating back to the early 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "moppern," which means "to grumble" or "to mutter." This suggests that the name may have been originally used as a nickname for someone with a grumbling or complaining nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moppert can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a Johann Moppert was listed as a resident in 1423. The name also appears in various medieval manuscripts from the region, albeit with slight variations in spelling, such as "Mopperte" or "Mopperti."

In the 16th century, the surname Moppert began to spread across Germany and into neighboring regions. Notable individuals bearing this name during this period include Hans Moppert, a merchant from Augsburg who was active in the 1540s, and Anna Moppert, a midwife from Regensburg who was mentioned in a local chronicle from 1572.

As the centuries passed, the Moppert name continued to be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions. One notable figure was Johann Michael Moppert, a Baroque composer and organist from Saxony who lived from 1677 to 1741. His compositions, while not widely known today, were influential in his time and helped to shape the musical landscape of the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Moppert was Gottfried Moppert, a theologian and philosopher from Württemberg who lived from 1735 to 1809. He was a prominent figure in the German Enlightenment movement and authored several works on ethics, religion, and social reform.

In more recent times, the name Moppert has continued to be found throughout Germany and other German-speaking countries, though it remains relatively uncommon. One notable bearer of the name was Heinrich Moppert, a German-American engineer and inventor who lived from 1887 to 1957. He is credited with several important innovations in the field of automotive technology, including improvements to carburetors and fuel injection systems.

While the surname Moppert may not be as widely recognized as some others, its long history and unique origins make it a fascinating name to explore. From its humble beginnings as a nickname in medieval Germany to its emergence in various fields and professions over the centuries, the name Moppert has left its mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the German-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moppert

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

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 Moppert 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 Moppert 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 Moppert was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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