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

Moz, 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 Moz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moz in America

Moz is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moz surname appeared 464 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 Moz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moz 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 Moz

The surname MOZ has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that MOZ is derived from the Latin word "mus," meaning mouse. This could indicate that the name was initially a nickname or descriptive term for someone who bore a resemblance to a mouse or exhibited mouse-like characteristics. Another possibility is that the name is related to the Spanish word "mozo," which means a young man or servant.

Early records of the name MOZ can be found in various historical documents from the Iberian region. For instance, there are references to individuals bearing the name in the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Lordships), a 14th-century census commissioned by King Pedro I of Castile.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname MOZ was Ruy Moz, a nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was mentioned in several medieval Portuguese chronicles for his role in the conquest of the Algarve region from the Moors.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan Moz served as a court official under King Juan II of Aragon. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a significant role in negotiating treaties with neighboring kingdoms.

During the 16th century, a renowned writer and poet named Pedro de Moz gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in Seville in 1520 and is best known for his collection of sonnets titled "Rimas de Amor" (Rhymes of Love).

Another notable individual with the surname MOZ was María Moz, a Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her religious-themed artwork and contributed to the decoration of several churches in Andalusia.

In the 18th century, a military commander named Gaspar Moz fought in the Spanish War of Succession. He played a crucial role in several battles and was awarded the title of Marqués de Moz for his service to the crown.

Throughout its history, the surname MOZ has undergone various spelling variations, such as Moz, Mozo, and Mós, reflecting regional differences and linguistic evolutions. Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names in Spain and Portugal, such as Mós (a municipality in Portugal) and Mozuelos (a town in Castile and León, Spain).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moz

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

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

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