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

Mougey, 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 Mougey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mougey in America

Mougey is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mougey surname appeared 180 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 Mougey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mougey 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 Mougey

The surname MOUGEY is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It likely stems from a topographic name, referring to a person who lived near a small hill or mound, derived from the Old French word "mougier" or "mougiere" meaning a small hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MOUGEY can be found in the historic records of the Burgundy region of France, where a family bearing this name was documented in the 13th century. It is also possible that the name has its roots in the Franche-Comté region, which was once part of the historical territory of Burgundy.

The MOUGEY name appeared in various medieval manuscripts and records, although the exact spellings varied due to the inconsistent nature of record-keeping during that time. Some variations included Mougier, Mougiere, and Mougey.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Pierre MOUGEY was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Dijon, the capital of the Duchy of Burgundy. Records indicate that he was born around 1420 and played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the region.

Another notable individual with the MOUGEY surname was Jean MOUGEY, a French soldier who served in the Hundred Years' War during the late 14th century. Historical accounts suggest that he fought alongside Joan of Arc and participated in several key battles against the English forces.

During the 16th century, a branch of the MOUGEY family settled in the region of Champagne, where they established themselves as respected landowners and vintners. One member of this family, François MOUGEY, born in 1562, was renowned for his expertise in winemaking and played a significant role in the development of the region's viticulture.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Jacques MOUGEY was a renowned scholar and theologian. Born in 1623 in the town of Besançon, he authored several influential works on religious philosophy and served as a respected advisor to church leaders of the time.

Another notable individual with the MOUGEY surname was Marie MOUGEY, a French artist and painter who lived during the 18th century. Born in 1712 in the city of Lyon, she gained recognition for her portraits and landscapes, which were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mougey

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

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

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