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

Moschetto, 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 Moschetto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moschetto in America

Moschetto is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moschetto surname appeared 324 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 Moschetto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moschetto 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 Moschetto

The surname Moschetto originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, during the late medieval period. It derives from the Italian word "moschetto," which means "musket" or "small firearm." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a maker or user of muskets, possibly a soldier or gunsmith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moschetto can be found in the historical records of the city of Siena, dated back to the 14th century. In these records, a certain Giovanni Moschetto was mentioned as a skilled craftsman who specialized in the production of muskets and other firearms.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Moschetto was Francesco Moschetto, a renowned artist from Florence who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his intricate paintings depicting scenes from the Bible and Greek mythology, some of which can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the Moschetto family was prominent in the city of Perugia, Umbria. In the 15th century, a man named Niccolò Moschetto held a prominent position as a magistrate and was involved in the city's governance.

In the 18th century, a military commander named Pietro Moschetto gained recognition for his service in the Papal States' army. He led several successful campaigns against invading forces and was awarded various honors for his bravery and strategic skills.

Another individual of note was Girolamo Moschetto, a scholar and philosopher from Urbino who lived in the 17th century. He wrote several treatises on logic, ethics, and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied in academic circles across Europe.

While the surname Moschetto has its roots in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and intermarriage. However, the rich history and significance of this name remain deeply rooted in the cultural and historical traditions of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moschetto

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

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

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