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

Moyet, 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 Moyet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moyet in America

Moyet is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moyet surname appeared 321 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 Moyet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moyet 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 Moyet

The surname Moyet originated in France during the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "moiet," which meant "wet" or "moist." This likely referred to someone who lived near a body of water or in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moyet can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. It is mentioned as a place name in the region of Normandy, France.

Over the centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, such as Moyett, Moyet, and Moiet. These variations reflect the regional dialects and the evolution of the French language.

One notable bearer of the name was Jean Moyet, a French philosopher and theologian who lived from 1492 to 1568. He was a renowned scholar at the University of Paris and was known for his contributions to the field of ethics.

Another individual of historical significance was Pierre Moyet, a French military officer who served during the Hundred Years' War in the 15th century. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the English forces.

In the 17th century, there was a Moyet family residing in the town of Châteauroux, in central France. One member, Jacques Moyet, was a respected merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

As the name spread across France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Belgium and Switzerland. In the 19th century, a Swiss artist named Charles Moyet gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the Swiss Alps.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World was in the late 17th century, when a family by the name of Moyet settled in the French colony of Acadia, now part of eastern Canada.

While the surname Moyet may not be as common as some others, it has left its mark on history through the achievements and contributions of those who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moyet

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

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

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