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

Moso, 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 Moso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moso in America

Moso is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moso surname appeared 139 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 Moso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moso 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 Moso

The surname MOSO originated in Italy and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "moso," which means "moss" or "mossy." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a particularly mossy area or worked with moss in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MOSO surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa in 1294, where a certain Giovanni Moso is mentioned as a merchant. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the MOSO name appeared in several records from the Tuscan region of Italy, particularly in the city of Florence. For example, a document from 1352 mentions a Jacopo di Moso, who was a landowner in the area around Florence.

The MOSO name also has connections to the island of Sardinia, where it is believed to have originated from the Sardinian word "mosu," which means "rough" or "rugged." This could indicate that the name was given to someone who lived in a rugged or mountainous area.

One notable person with the MOSO surname was Pietro Moso (1474-1544), who was a renowned sculptor and architect from the Italian city of Bergamo. He is best known for his work on the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Bergamo, which is considered one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in the region.

Another significant figure with the MOSO name was Girolamo Moso (1508-1578), who was a Catholic priest and scholar from Venice. He was known for his writings on theology and his work as a translator of Greek and Latin texts.

In the 18th century, the MOSO name is associated with the Italian painter and engraver Giuseppe Moso (1718-1788), who was born in the city of Turin. He is known for his landscapes and etchings, some of which can be found in museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the MOSO surname was Francesca Moso (1824-1896), who was an Italian poet and writer from the region of Veneto. She gained recognition for her collections of poetry and her work as a translator of French and German literature.

One of the most recent historical figures with the MOSO surname was Antonio Moso (1904-1988), who was an Italian politician and lawyer from the city of Palermo in Sicily. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his work on legal reforms and policies related to the environment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moso

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

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

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