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

Moscoe, 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 Moscoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moscoe in America

Moscoe is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moscoe surname appeared 162 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 Moscoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moscoe 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 Moscoe

The surname MOSCOE is of English origin, and it has its roots in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mosca," which means "moss" or "bog." This suggests that the name was likely borne by individuals who resided near mossy or boggy areas, or who worked in occupations related to these environments.

The earliest recorded instance of the name MOSCOE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1195, where a person named Robert de Moscoe is mentioned. This indicates that the name was in use by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de Mosco" and "de Moscoo," reflecting the evolution of English spelling and pronunciation over time. These variations can be found in various historical documents, including the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1262 and the Hundred Rolls for Oxfordshire in 1279.

One notable historical figure bearing the name MOSCOE was Sir John Moscoe, a knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. He was involved in several military campaigns and was known for his bravery on the battlefield. Another prominent individual was William Moscoe, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name MOSCOE can be found in the Parish Records of St. Mary's Church in Bocking, Essex, where a family with this surname is recorded as residing in the area. This suggests that the name had spread to various parts of England by this time.

Among the notable individuals with the surname MOSCOE in later centuries was Thomas Moscoe (1618-1678), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works. In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Robert Moscoe (1723-1792), a successful merchant and philanthropist in the city of Bristol.

It is worth mentioning that some variations of the name, such as "Mosco" and "Mosscoe," were also in use throughout history, further highlighting the evolving nature of surnames and their spellings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moscoe

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

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

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