2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Moszkowicz
A surname derived from the Polish town of Mozkowice.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Moszkowicz. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Moszkowicz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Moszkowicz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Moszkowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Moszkowicz
Among Census respondents with the surname Moszkowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Moszkowicz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Moszkowicz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Moszkowicz
Moszkowicz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,190 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,005 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 5,190 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 3,005 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Moszkowicz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #141,309 | -2.2% |
| Count | 121 | 121 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Moszkowicz bearers went from 121 to 121 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 3,005 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #141,309.
FAQ
Moszkowicz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Moszkowicz?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Moszkowicz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Moszkowicz?
Moszkowicz ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Moszkowicz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Moszkowicz.
Has Moszkowicz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Moszkowicz went from 121 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Moszkowicz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Moszkowicz, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Moszkowicz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Moszkowicz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), Hispanic (6.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Moszkowicz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Moszkowicz mean?
A surname derived from the Polish town of Mozkowice. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Moszkowicz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Moszkowicz?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.