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

Moshkovich, 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 Moshkovich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moshkovich in America

Moshkovich is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moshkovich surname appeared 140 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 Moshkovich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moshkovich 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 Moshkovich

The surname Moshkovich originated in Eastern Europe, primarily in Russia and Ukraine, and is of Jewish-Ashkenazi descent. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Moshe," which means "drawn out of water" or "rescued from water." This name is believed to have been given to children who were born during difficult circumstances or who survived life-threatening situations.

The earliest recorded instances of the Moshkovich surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various Russian and Ukrainian regions. It is believed that the name initially appeared in documents and records related to Jewish communities and settlements in these areas.

One notable historical reference to the Moshkovich name is found in the "Pinkas Kehillat Kodesh Vilna" (Records of the Holy Community of Vilna), a document from the 17th century that recorded the names of Jewish families living in the city of Vilna (now Vilnius, Lithuania).

In the 18th century, the Moshkovich surname became more widespread among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, particularly in Belarus, Poland, and Ukraine. Several individuals bearing this name gained recognition during this time period.

One such individual was Rabbi Yitzchak Moshkovich (1730-1810), a prominent Jewish scholar and author from Vilna. He wrote several influential works on Jewish law and philosophy, including "Shayarei Kedushah" and "Shem Olam."

Another notable figure was Shmuel Moshkovich (1792-1860), a merchant and philanthropist from Odessa, Ukraine. He was known for his generous contributions to Jewish educational institutions and charitable organizations in the region.

In the 19th century, the Moshkovich surname continued to be prevalent among Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, with several individuals making significant contributions in various fields.

Lev Moshkovich (1845-1917) was a Russian-Jewish writer and journalist who advocated for Jewish emancipation and cultural preservation. He founded several publications, including the influential literary journal "Voskhod" (Sunrise).

Yakov Moshkovich (1870-1942) was a prominent Russian-Jewish lawyer and legal scholar. He served as a professor of law at the University of St. Petersburg and authored several influential works on civil and commercial law.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals with the Moshkovich surname immigrated to other parts of the world, particularly the United States and Israel, where their descendants continue to carry on the name and its traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moshkovich

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

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

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