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

Mozie, 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 Mozie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mozie in America

Mozie is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mozie surname appeared 332 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 Mozie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mozie 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 Mozie

The surname MOZIE has its origins in medieval Germany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "moz" or "motz," which referred to a small mound or hillock. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MOZIE can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated around 1280. The entry mentions a landowner named Henricus Motze, which is likely an early spelling variation of MOZIE.

During the 14th century, the name appears to have spread across various regions of Germany, with records showing variations such as Motze, Motzen, and Motzius. In 1372, a document from the city of Lübeck mentions a merchant named Johann Motzen, indicating the presence of the name in northern Germany.

As the name evolved over the centuries, it took on different spellings and forms. In the 16th century, the variant Mozie emerged in the town of Zwickau, Saxony, where a family of metalworkers and artisans bore the name. One notable member was Hans Mozie (1512-1587), a renowned goldsmith and engraver whose works were highly sought after by nobility and the wealthy.

The name MOZIE also found its way into the annals of military history. During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), a German mercenary captain named Wilhelm Mozie (1595-1652) gained notoriety for his fierce leadership and tactical prowess. He served under various commanders, including the famous Count of Tilly.

In the 18th century, the MOZIE name spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. A Dutch merchant named Pieter Mozie (1718-1783) established a successful trading company in Amsterdam, dealing in spices and luxury goods from the East Indies.

Another notable figure was the English philosopher and writer John Mozie (1745-1813), who was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement. His works on ethics, political theory, and social reform were widely read and influenced many thinkers of the time.

As the name continued to evolve and disperse across different regions, various spelling variations emerged, such as Mosie, Mosey, and Mosee. However, the MOZIE spelling remained prominent, particularly in Germany and parts of Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mozie

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

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

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