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

Mostiller, 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 Mostiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mostiller in America

Mostiller is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mostiller surname appeared 138 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 Mostiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mostiller 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 Mostiller

The surname "MOSTILLER" is believed to have originated in the region of Alsace, which was historically a part of the Holy Roman Empire, and is now situated in eastern France. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name is thought to have derived from the German word "mostiller," which referred to a maker or seller of a beverage known as "most," a type of fermented apple or pear cider that was popular in the region. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the production or trade of this traditional drink.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Strasbourg, dating back to the year 1487. A document from that time references a certain "Hans Mostiller," who was listed as a resident of the city.

In the 16th century, records show a "Johann Mostiller" residing in the town of Colmar, located in the Alsatian region. This individual, born around 1520, was a respected vintner and is believed to have been involved in the production and sale of local wines and ciders.

During the 17th century, the name began to spread beyond the borders of Alsace, with instances of "Mostiller" appearing in the records of neighboring regions such as Baden and Württemberg. One notable figure from this time was Christian Mostiller (1612-1679), a Lutheran theologian and author from the city of Esslingen.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Mostiller family emigrated to the Americas, settling in the British colonies of Pennsylvania and Virginia. One of the earliest known examples is that of Johann Michael Mostiller (1736-1812), who arrived in Philadelphia in 1758 and later fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Another individual of note was Johann Friedrich Mostiller (1768-1842), a German-born entrepreneur who established a successful brewery in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, in the early 19th century. His business played a significant role in the growth of the local brewing industry.

As the centuries progressed, the name "Mostiller" continued to disperse across various parts of Europe and the New World, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in diverse fields, from agriculture and commerce to academic and military pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mostiller

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

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

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