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

Moquin, 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 Moquin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moquin in America

Moquin is the 21439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moquin surname appeared 1,219 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 Moquin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moquin 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 Moquin

The surname Moquin has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 17th century. The name is believed to be derived from the French word "moquer," which means "to mock" or "to ridicule." This suggests that the surname might have been originally given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was known for their mocking or teasing behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Moquin surname can be found in the parish records of Poitou, a former province of western France, in the late 1600s. During this time, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Mocquin, Mocquin, and Mocquain, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 18th century, the Moquin surname began to spread beyond the borders of France, as some families emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One notable historical figure with this surname was Jean-Baptiste Moquin, a French botanist who lived from 1804 to 1863. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and classification.

Another individual of historical significance was André Moquin (1853-1923), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, representing the department of Sarthe. He played an active role in the political landscape of France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In Canada, the Moquin surname can be traced back to the 17th century, when some French settlers arrived in the colonies of New France (present-day Quebec and parts of Ontario). One of the earliest recorded Moquins in Canada was Jean Moquin, who was born in 1651 in Trois-Rivières, Quebec.

Another notable Canadian with this surname was François-Xavier Moquin (1852-1933), a Quebec lawyer and judge who served on the Superior Court of Quebec. He was instrumental in shaping the legal system of the province during his tenure on the bench.

In the United States, the Moquin surname can be found in various regions, particularly in areas with significant French-Canadian populations, such as New England and parts of the Midwest. One prominent figure was Désiré Moquin (1837-1911), a French-American painter and sculptor who was active in the 19th century art scene in New York City.

While the Moquin surname may have originated as a nickname or descriptive name, it has since become a proud part of the cultural heritage of many families around the world, particularly those with French and French-Canadian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moquin

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

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

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