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

Moszkowicz, 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 Moszkowicz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moszkowicz in America

Moszkowicz is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moszkowicz surname appeared 121 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 Moszkowicz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moszkowicz 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 Moszkowicz

The surname MOSZKOWICZ is of Polish-Jewish origin, tracing its roots back to the late 18th or early 19th century. It is believed to have originated in the town of Moszków, located in the Opole region of southwestern Poland. The name is a toponymic surname, derived from the place name "Moszków," which itself is derived from the Polish word "moszka," meaning "mosquito."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MOSZKOWICZ surname can be found in the Prussian census records of the early 19th century, where it appears as a variant spelling, "Moskowitz." This variant spelling suggests that the name may have initially been associated with the Jewish community in Prussia before spreading to other parts of Poland and Eastern Europe.

In the late 19th century, the MOSZKOWICZ surname began to gain prominence in the literary and intellectual circles of Warsaw, Poland. One notable bearer of the name was Zelman Moszkowicz (1872-1941), a renowned Polish-Jewish lawyer and writer who played a significant role in the defense of the Jewish community during the rise of antisemitism in Poland.

Another prominent figure with the MOSZKOWICZ surname was Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925), a German-Polish composer and pianist of Jewish descent. Moszkowski was born in Breslau, Prussia (now Wrocław, Poland) and is best known for his piano compositions, such as the "Étude in A-flat major, Op. 72, No. 11" and the "Spanish Dances."

In the early 20th century, the MOSZKOWICZ surname also appeared in the annals of American history. One notable bearer was Moe Moszkowski (1885-1935), a Polish-American boxer and wrestler who competed in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Moszkowski was born in Warsaw, Poland, and later immigrated to the United States, where he pursued a successful career in professional wrestling.

Another figure of note is Alfred Moszkowski (1892-1962), a Polish-American writer and journalist who was born in Warsaw. Moszkowski emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and worked as a writer and editor for various publications, including the New York Times.

Throughout its history, the MOSZKOWICZ surname has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, including law, literature, music, and sports. While its origins can be traced back to a small town in southwestern Poland, the name has since spread across borders and continents, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moszkowicz

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

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

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