Explore the Family Name Mhoon
The meaning of Mhoon
Altered form of Irish Mohan.
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How common is the last name Mhoon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mhoon saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mhoon was ranked 51,945th in popularity among all surnames, however, by 2010, it dropped slightly to 52,482nd place, marking a 1.03% decline. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual number of people bearing the Mhoon name increased from 376 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #52,482 | -1.03% |
| Count | 376 | 395 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mhoon
The ethnicity associated with the Mhoon surname has seen some shifts as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no recorded instances of Mhoon being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities in 2000, by 2010 there was a recorded 2.28% of Mhoons who identified as Hispanic. The majority of Mhoons identified as Black in both years, but this percentage rose from 48.94% in 2000 to 57.72% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a significant decrease from 46.01% in 2000 to 36.46% in 2010. The category of Two or more races saw a complete drop from 2.39% in 2000 to none in 2010 while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group emerged at 1.52% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.94% | 57.72% | 17.94% |
| White | 46.01% | 36.46% | -20.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |