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

Moultrie, 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 Moultrie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moultrie in America

Moultrie is the 7566th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moultrie surname appeared 4,391 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Moultrie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moultrie 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 Moultrie

The surname Moultrie is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the Old French word "moustier," which means "monastery" or "monastic church." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a monastery.

In the 11th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Moustier, Moutier, and Moutiers in Normandy, France. This region played a significant role in the establishment of the name, as many Norman families migrated to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moultrie can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was spelled as "Mustiers" and referred to individuals living in areas with monasteries or monastic churches.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name evolved into various spellings, including Moultrie, Moutrie, and Mowltry. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the interpretation of scribes who recorded the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Moultrie include:

1. William Moultrie (1730-1805), an American Revolutionary War hero and the 35th Governor of South Carolina. He is best known for his defense of Sullivan's Island against British naval forces in 1776, earning him the nickname "The Gamecock."

2. John Moultrie (1799-1874), a British writer and dramatist, best known for his play "My Wife's Daughter" and his novels "The Dream of Life" and "The Life of the Rev. Robert Story."

3. Gerard Moultrie (1829-1885), an English clergyman and hymnwriter, who authored numerous hymns, including "Thou art the Way: by Thee alone" and "Hark, hark, my soul! Angelic songs are swelling."

4. John Moultrie (1690-1768), a British lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the Bahamas and Bermuda in the mid-18th century.

5. James Moultrie (1803-1869), a Scottish civil engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of the screw propeller and early steamship design.

The surname Moultrie has a rich history, originating from the monastic communities of medieval France and evolving over centuries as families migrated and settled in various regions. Its presence in historical records and the notable individuals who carried the name further solidify its significance in various cultural and historical contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moultrie

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

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

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