2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Moscol
A habitational surname derived from a village name in Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Moscol. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Moscol 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Moscol in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Moscol, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Moscol
The surname MOSCOL originates from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically from the regions of Catalonia and Valencia in modern-day Spain. It can be traced back to the 13th century when it was derived from the Latin word "musculus," meaning "little mouse." This name was likely given to someone with a small stature or a quick, agile demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MOSCOL surname can be found in the Llibre del Repartiment de València, a 13th-century manuscript that documented the distribution of lands and properties among the Christian conquerors of Valencia. The name appeared as "Moscol," suggesting its initial spelling and pronunciation.
During the 15th century, the MOSCOL surname was associated with several notable figures in the region. Juan MOSCOL (1412-1479) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Valencia, known for his extensive trade connections with the Mediterranean and northern Europe. His cousin, Maria MOSCOL (1428-1497), was a respected scholar and one of the first women to receive a formal education in the city.
As the MOSCOL family expanded and migrated to other parts of Spain and beyond, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged. In the 16th century, records from the Archivo General de Indias in Seville mentioned individuals with the surname "Moscoll" and "Moscal," likely due to regional dialects and scribal variations.
The MOSCOL surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. One notable figure was Pedro MOSCOL (1567-1631), a soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico. He later settled in the region and became one of the first Spanish settlers in the area now known as California.
In the 18th century, the MOSCOL family had a presence in the arts and literature. Francisco MOSCOL (1706-1778) was a renowned painter from Valencia, known for his religious works and portraits commissioned by the Spanish nobility. His contemporary, María MOSCOL (1712-1789), was a celebrated poet whose works were widely published and appreciated in literary circles across Spain.
While the MOSCOL surname may not be as prevalent as some other Spanish surnames, it has left its mark throughout history, with individuals from various walks of life contributing to the cultural, economic, and social fabric of the regions they inhabited.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Moscol
Among Census respondents with the surname Moscol, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Moscol 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 Moscol surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.1% · 112
- White5.9% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Moscol
Moscol appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 361 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 Moscol 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 | #143,149 | #142,788 | 0.3% |
| Count | 116 | 119 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Moscol bearers went from 116 to 119 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 361 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #142,788.
FAQ
Moscol surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Moscol?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Moscol. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Moscol?
Moscol ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Moscol. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Moscol.
Has Moscol become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Moscol went from 116 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #143,149 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Moscol?
Among Census respondents with the surname Moscol, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Moscol in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Moscol appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.1%), White (5.9%). 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 Moscol (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 Moscol mean?
A habitational surname derived from a village name in Spain. 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 Moscol (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 people have the last name Moscol?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Moscol on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.