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

Mossett, 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 Mossett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mossett in America

Mossett is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mossett surname appeared 124 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 Mossett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mossett 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 Mossett

The surname Mossett is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that may have referred to a mossy or marshy area.

One theory suggests that the name Mossett is derived from the Old English words "mos" and "set," which translate to "moss" and "dwelling" or "settlement," respectively. This would indicate that the name originated from a place where people settled near a mossy or marshy area.

Another possibility is that the name is a variant of the surname "Mosset," which is believed to have originated from the village of Mossett in Yorkshire, England. This village name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "mos" and "sæte," meaning "moss" and "seat" or "dwelling place."

While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, there are records of the surname Mossett appearing in various historical documents from the 13th century onwards. One notable reference is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which mention a John de Mossett.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Mossett was William Mossett, who was born in the village of Mossett, Yorkshire, in the late 14th century. Another early bearer of the name was Robert Mossett, who was mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1428.

In the 16th century, there are records of a family named Mossett residing in the village of Gisburn, Yorkshire. One member of this family, Thomas Mossett (c. 1520 - 1590), is noted for his involvement in the local wool trade.

During the 17th century, the name Mossett appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals with this surname living in counties such as Lancashire and Derbyshire. One notable individual from this period was John Mossett (1638 - 1705), a prominent merchant and landowner from Derbyshire.

Another significant figure associated with the surname Mossett was Sir William Mossett (1725 - 1797), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for his role in the Battle of the Chesapeake in 1781, where he commanded a squadron of ships.

While the surname Mossett is not among the most common in England today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period and is deeply rooted in the country's geographical and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mossett

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

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

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