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

Mozelle, 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 Mozelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mozelle in America

Mozelle is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mozelle surname appeared 101 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 Mozelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mozelle 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 Mozelle

The surname "MOZELLE" is believed to have originated in the region of Moselle, which straddles the border between France and Germany. This name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The Moselle River, which flows through this region, was an important waterway for trade and transportation during this time.

The name "MOZELLE" is thought to be derived from the French word "Moselle," which refers to the river itself. It's plausible that the name was originally given to someone who lived near the Moselle River or was associated with the region in some way. Variations of the spelling may have included "Moselle," "Mozell," or "Mozel."

In terms of historical records, the earliest known mention of the surname "MOZELLE" can be found in a document from the Duchy of Lorraine, dated to the late 14th century. This document lists a landowner named Jean MOZELLE, who held property near the town of Metz, which sits along the Moselle River.

One notable figure bearing the name "MOZELLE" was Guillaume MOZELLE, a French merchant and trader who lived in the 16th century. Guillaume was born in Metz in 1520 and was involved in the trade of wines and textiles along the Moselle River. He is mentioned in several historical records related to merchant guilds and trade agreements of the time.

Another individual of note was Jeanne MOZELLE, a French noblewoman who lived during the 17th century. Jeanne was born in 1632 in the town of Thionville, also located along the Moselle River. She was a prominent figure in the local nobility and owned several estates in the region.

In the late 18th century, a man named Pierre MOZELLE gained recognition as a skilled winemaker in the Moselle region. Pierre was born in 1765 in the village of Ars-sur-Moselle and is credited with revolutionizing winemaking techniques in the area, helping to establish the region's reputation for producing high-quality wines.

During the 19th century, a French artist named Émile MOZELLE made a name for himself as a talented landscape painter. Émile was born in 1825 in the town of Épinal, not far from the Moselle River. His paintings often depicted the picturesque scenery of the Moselle region, capturing the beauty of the river and surrounding landscapes.

It's worth noting that while the surname "MOZELLE" is most closely associated with the Moselle region, it's possible that individuals bearing this name may have migrated to other parts of Europe or even across the globe, carrying the name with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mozelle

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

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

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