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

Moser, 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 Moser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moser in America

Moser is the 1152nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moser surname appeared 30,483 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 10 people would have the surname Moser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moser 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 Moser

The surname Moser originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with its earliest known origins dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the German word "Moser," which referred to a person who lived near or worked in a moss-covered or swampy area. Alternatively, it may have stemmed from the Middle High German word "mos," meaning "bog" or "marsh."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Moser name can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in ancient manuscripts and records from various regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The name's spelling evolved over time, with variations such as Mozer, Moeser, and Mooser appearing in different historical documents.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes Moser was mentioned in the city records of Nuremberg, Germany. Another individual, Hans Moser, was a respected craftsman in the town of Ulm, Germany, during the 15th century.

The Moser surname gained prominence in the 16th century, with several notable individuals bearing this name. One of them was Caspar Moser (1536-1585), a renowned German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, the Moser family established a glassmaking tradition in the Bohemian region of the Habsburg Monarchy (now part of the Czech Republic). The family's expertise in glassmaking was highly regarded, and their works became prized possessions among European nobility and royalty. Ludwig Moser (1633-1705) was a renowned glassmaker during this period.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Johann Jacob Moser (1701-1785), a prominent German jurist and political theorist who made significant contributions to the field of public law. His works influenced the development of modern constitutional theory.

In the 19th century, the Moser name gained further recognition with individuals like Eduard Moser (1826-1896), a Swiss politician and statesman who served as a member of the Federal Council, the executive branch of the Swiss government.

Other notable figures with the Moser surname include Gustav von Moser (1825-1903), a Prussian military officer and writer, and Mary Moser (1744-1819), an English painter and one of the founding members of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.

Throughout its history, the Moser surname has been associated with various professions, including glassmaking, theology, law, politics, and the arts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moser

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

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

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