2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Moschini
A surname of Italian origin likely derived from the word "moschino" meaning "mosquito".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Moschini. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Moschini 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Moschini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Moschini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Moschini
The surname Moschini is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "mosca," meaning "fly," and the suffix "-ino," which is a diminutive form indicating smallness or affection. This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone associated with flies or possibly related to an occupation or trade involving flies.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moschini can be found in the historical records of the city of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. In a document from 1278, a merchant named Giovanni Moschini is mentioned, indicating the presence of the surname in the thriving maritime republic.
The name Moschini has also been linked to the town of Moschenizze, located in the province of Treviso, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. It is believed that some families bearing this surname may have originated from this town, which could have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Filippo Moschini was a renowned painter and architect from the city of Verona. His works included frescoes in several churches and buildings throughout the Veneto region, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname during the Renaissance period.
During the 16th century, a family of musicians and composers named Moschini gained recognition in the city of Bergamo. The most famous among them was Claudio Moschini (1552-1612), who composed works for the church and was highly regarded for his sacred music compositions.
In the 18th century, a scholar and historian named Giovanni Moschini (1698-1768) from Venice made significant contributions to the study of Venetian history and culture. His writings, particularly his work "Della letteratura veneziana," provide valuable insights into the literary and intellectual traditions of the Venetian Republic.
Throughout its history, the surname Moschini has been associated with various professions and occupations, including merchants, artists, musicians, scholars, and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Moschini
Among Census respondents with the surname Moschini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Moschini 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 Moschini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.7% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 5
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Moschini
Moschini appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+5 bearers (+3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 4,180 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-21 bearers (-15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,727 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +5 bearers (+3.9%) | Down 4,180 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.7%) | Down 19,727 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 Moschini 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 | #127,494 | #147,221 | -15.5% |
| Count | 134 | 113 | -15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -24.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Moschini bearers went from 134 to 113 (-15.7% change). The surname moved down 19,727 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #147,221.
FAQ
Moschini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Moschini?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Moschini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Moschini?
Moschini ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Moschini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Moschini.
Has Moschini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Moschini went from 134 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 21 (-15.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Moschini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Moschini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Moschini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Moschini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.7%), Hispanic (4.4%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Moschini (2000, 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 Moschini mean?
A surname of Italian origin likely derived from the word "moschino" meaning "mosquito". 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 Moschini (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 Americans have the surname Moschini?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.