2000
#9,978
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,984
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.11
Rare Last name
Mozingo
Possibly derived from the French place name Mozingues, or a variant of the Italian surname Mozzi.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,215 Americans carry the last name Mozingo. That puts it at #10,851 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 106,611 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mozingo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.2K
1 in 106,611
Census rank
#10,851
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,804 bearers of the surname Mozingo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10851st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mozingo, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mozingo
The surname Mozingo is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "mozingo," which means "young man" or "youth." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for a young man or a term of endearment.
The earliest recorded instances of the Mozingo surname date back to the 14th century in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. Some historical records from that time period mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Mozingo," "Mozinguo," and "Mozinguez."
One notable historical figure who bore the Mozingo surname was Juan Mozingo, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Juan Mozingo was born in 1492 in Seville and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.
Another prominent individual with the Mozingo surname was María Mozingo, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was born in 1621 in Granada and was known for her philanthropic endeavors, founding several charitable organizations and orphanages in her hometown.
In the 18th century, there was a notable Mozingo family in the region of Catalonia. One member of this family, Antonio Mozingo (1754-1822), was a celebrated artist and sculptor who created numerous works that adorned churches and public buildings throughout Catalonia.
The Mozingo surname also found its way to the Americas during the colonial era, with some individuals bearing this name settling in various regions of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. One such individual was Pedro Mozingo (1688-1762), a Spanish colonist who established a successful cattle ranch in what is now Venezuela.
While the Mozingo surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriages. However, the vast majority of individuals with this last name can trace their ancestry back to the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mozingo
Among Census respondents with the surname Mozingo, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mozingo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mozingo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.3% · 2,449
- Two or more races5.5% · 155
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 92
- Black or African American2.5% · 71
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 16
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mozingo
Mozingo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,900
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,921
-63 bearers (-2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Down 922 places
2020
#10,851
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,804
-117 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.94
Rank movement Up 49 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,978 | 2,984 | 1.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,900 | 2,921 | 0.99 | -63 bearers (-2.1%) | Down 922 places |
| 2020 | #10,851 | 2,804 | 0.94 | -117 bearers (-4.0%) | Up 49 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mozingo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,900 | #10,851 | 0.4% |
| Count | 2,921 | 2,804 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.99 | 0.94 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mozingo bearers went from 2,921 to 2,804 (-4.0% change). The surname moved up 49 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,900 to #10,851.
FAQ
Mozingo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mozingo?
Name Census estimates that about 3,215 living Americans carry the surname Mozingo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 106,611 residents.
How common is Mozingo?
Mozingo ranks #10,851 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,804 people with the surname Mozingo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,215), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.94 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.94 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mozingo.
Has Mozingo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mozingo went from 2,921 recorded bearers to 2,804. That is a decrease of 117 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,900 to #10,851.
What does the Census say about the background of Mozingo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mozingo, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.5%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mozingo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.3% (2,449 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mozingo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.3%), Two or More Races (5.5%), Hispanic (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mozingo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mozingo mean?
Possibly derived from the French place name Mozingues, or a variant of the Italian surname Mozzi. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mozingo (0.94 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mozingo?
Want to know how many people are called Mozingo? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.