Explore the Family Name Mamula
The meaning of Mamula
1. Serbian and Croatian: probably a nickname derived from mamuljati ‘to chew with shut mouth’. 2. Czech: nickname from dialect mamula ‘mother’. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian and Croatian Branko, Rade.
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How common is the last name Mamula in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mamula saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Mamula was ranked 37,429th in popularity and had 560 individuals carrying this name, representing 0.21 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 41,959th, and the count decreased to 518, making it 0.18 per 100,000 people. This represented a change in rank and count of -12.1% and -7.5% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #41,959 | -12.1% |
| Count | 560 | 518 | -7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mamula
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals with the Mamula surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at rates of 97.86% and 98.65% respectively. There was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White over that decade. Notably, in 2000, 0.89% of people with the Mamula surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, no individuals identified within this category. No individuals with the Mamula surname identified as being of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 98.65% | 0.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |