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

Mose, 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 Mose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mose in America

Mose is the 14571st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mose surname appeared 2,044 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mose 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 Mose

The surname MOSE originated from Italy in the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mose," which means "moss" or "mossy." This surname was likely given to someone who lived near a mossy area or worked with moss in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MOSE can be found in the historical records of the city of Venice, Italy, dating back to the late 1400s. During this time, the city of Venice was a major maritime power, and it is possible that the surname was associated with individuals involved in the shipping or maritime industries.

In the 16th century, the name MOSE appeared in various documents and records across Italy, particularly in the regions of Veneto and Lombardy. It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname may have varied slightly during this period, with variations such as "Mosi" or "Mosè" being common.

One notable individual with the surname MOSE was Giovanni Battista Mose, an Italian sculptor who lived from 1610 to 1680. He was renowned for his works in marble and is considered one of the most skilled sculptors of the Baroque period in Italy.

Another significant figure with the surname MOSE was Antonio Mose, an Italian architect who lived from 1715 to 1788. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Stae and the Palazzo Grimani.

In the 19th century, the surname MOSE was also found in other parts of Europe, particularly in France and Germany. One notable individual from this period was Johann Mose, a German musician and composer who lived from 1801 to 1867. He is best known for his contributions to the development of the romantic style in music.

Another individual of note with the surname MOSE was Luciano Mose, an Italian painter who lived from 1857 to 1924. He was a prominent figure in the Divisionist movement, a style of painting that emphasized the use of tiny brushstrokes of pure color to create a vibrant and luminous effect.

While the surname MOSE may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Italy and serves as a reminder of the diverse and fascinating origins of many surnames found across the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mose

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

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

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