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

Moze, 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 Moze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moze in America

Moze is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moze surname appeared 106 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 Moze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moze 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 Moze

The surname "MOZE" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French word "moze," meaning "mossy" or "covered in moss." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who lived in a mossy area or had a mossy-covered dwelling.

The earliest known record of the surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appears as "de la Moze" in a document from the Normandy region of France. This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been associated with a specific location or place name that included the word "moze."

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the Île-de-France region, spelled as "Moze" and "Mozé." One notable individual from this period was Jean Moze, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Mézières-sur-Seine, born around 1320.

During the 15th century, the surname spread to other parts of France, with records showing variations such as "Mozes," "Mozet," and "Mozeau." A prominent figure bearing the name was Pierre Mozes, a merchant and ship owner from the port city of La Rochelle, who was born in 1462 and died in 1528.

In the 16th century, the name gained recognition with the birth of François Moze, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1554 in Nantes. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, and his writings influenced the intellectual circles of his time.

As the name continued to spread across France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, records show a family by the name of Moze living in the Netherlands, with Jacob Moze, a merchant and trader, being born in Amsterdam in 1638.

Another notable individual bearing the surname was Marie-Madeleine Moze, a French author and poet who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1701 in Paris, she gained recognition for her poetic works and literary salons, which attracted notable figures of the Enlightenment era.

Throughout its history, the surname "MOZE" has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from farmers and landowners to merchants, philosophers, and writers. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread and taken root in various parts of Europe and beyond, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moze

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

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

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