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

Moscat, 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 Moscat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moscat in America

Moscat is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moscat surname appeared 144 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 Moscat.

The history of the last name Moscat

The surname Moscat has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Valencia. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "muscat," which refers to a variety of sweet grape used for making wine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moscat can be found in the medieval Valencian documents from the late 13th century, where it was spelled as "Moscatel." This spelling variation suggests a strong connection to the wine-making tradition of the region.

During the 15th century, the name Moscat appeared in several historical records in Valencia, often associated with families involved in the cultivation of grapes and wine production. One notable individual from this period was Juan Moscat, a respected vintner who established a successful winery in the village of Requena, near Valencia, in the late 1400s.

As the Moscat family spread throughout Spain, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Moscatel, Moscato, and Moscati. In the 16th century, a branch of the Moscat family settled in the region of Andalusia, where they became prominent landowners and wine merchants.

One of the most renowned figures with the surname Moscat was Diego Moscat, born in Seville in 1542. He was a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied Spanish expeditions to the Americas in the late 16th century, establishing settlements in present-day Mexico and Ecuador.

Another notable individual with the Moscat surname was Catalina Moscat, a nun and writer born in Granada in 1615. She authored several religious texts and was renowned for her spiritual guidance and teachings within the Catholic Church.

In the 18th century, the Moscat family gained recognition in the field of arts and literature. Antonio Moscat, born in Madrid in 1725, was a celebrated painter and portraitist whose works adorned the palaces of Spanish nobility.

Juan Moscat, born in Malaga in 1789, was a prominent poet and playwright during the Spanish Romantic period. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the beauty of the Andalusian countryside.

While the surname Moscat is not as common today as it once was in Spain, it remains a part of the country's rich cultural heritage, reflecting the historical significance of wine-making and the influence of Arabic culture in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moscat

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

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 Moscat 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.

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

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