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

Moyd, 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 Moyd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moyd in America

Moyd is the 39659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moyd surname appeared 554 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 Moyd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moyd 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 Moyd

The surname MOYD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "mod," which meant "courage" or "brave." As such, the name was likely initially given as a nickname to someone who displayed courageous or brave characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MOYD can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Mohd," which is believed to be an early spelling variation.

During the 13th century, the surname MOYD began to spread across various regions of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Suffolk. One notable figure from this time period was Sir Robert MOYD, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

In the 15th century, the surname MOYD was also found in some place names, such as Moydville, a small village in Derbyshire. This suggests that the name had become established in certain areas and was being used to identify locations as well as individuals.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MOYD surname continued to be well-represented in various parts of England. Notable individuals from this period include John MOYD (c. 1520-1592), a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol, and Elizabeth MOYD (1585-1662), a Puritan writer and religious activist who was involved in the settlement of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

In the 18th century, the MOYD surname spread further afield, with records showing individuals bearing the name in Ireland, Scotland, and even the American colonies. One notable figure from this time was William MOYD (1738-1815), a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist in Philadelphia who founded several schools and charitable organizations.

Throughout the 19th century, the MOYD surname remained prevalent in various parts of the English-speaking world, with notable individuals such as Sir George MOYD (1812-1897), a British colonial administrator who served as Governor of South Australia, and Mary MOYD (1845-1923), an American writer and activist who campaigned for women's suffrage and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moyd

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

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

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