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

Mozell, 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 Mozell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mozell in America

Mozell is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mozell surname appeared 209 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 Mozell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mozell 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 Mozell

The surname Mozell is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Mosel," which refers to the Moselle River that flows through parts of France, Luxembourg, and western Germany. The Moselle region was known for its vineyards and wine production, so it is possible that the name Mozell may have been associated with someone who lived or worked in this area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mozell dates back to 1567 in the town of Trier, located along the Moselle River. In a historical document from that year, a man named Johann Mozell was listed as a landowner in the region. This suggests that the name may have originated as a place name or a reference to someone's occupation or residence near the Moselle River.

In the 18th century, the name Mozell appeared in various records across Germany. For example, in 1742, a man named Hans Mozell was born in the village of Klotten, located along the Moselle River. He later became a respected winemaker in the region, and his descendants continued the family's winemaking tradition for several generations.

Another notable individual with the surname Mozell was Wilhelm Mozell, who was born in 1789 in the city of Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. Wilhelm was a prominent merchant and trader, and his business dealings helped to establish the Mozell name as a respected family in the area.

In the 19th century, the Mozell surname began to spread beyond the Moselle region as individuals migrated to other parts of Germany and Europe. One such individual was Anna Mozell, born in 1832 in the town of Bernkastel-Kues, located along the Moselle River. Anna later moved to the city of Berlin, where she became a well-known painter and artist.

Another notable figure was Karl Mozell, born in 1867 in the town of Traben-Trarbach, also situated along the Moselle River. Karl was a renowned architect who designed several important buildings in the region, including churches and public structures. His work helped to shape the architectural landscape of the Moselle Valley.

Throughout its history, the surname Mozell has maintained a strong connection to the Moselle region and its rich cultural traditions. While the name may have spread to other parts of the world over time, its origins can be traced back to this picturesque area of Germany and its historical ties to winemaking, trade, and artistic expression.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mozell

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

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

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