Explore the Family Name Modglin
The meaning of Modglin
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Modglin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Modglin saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,924th most common surname, with a count of 683 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 32,750th, signifying a decrease in popularity by 2.59%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Modglin increased by 2.64% to 701 per 100,000 people during the same period, suggesting a growth in absolute terms despite a relative decline in rank.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,924 | #32,750 | -2.59% |
| Count | 683 | 701 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Modglin
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Modglin. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 97.22% to 95.58%. The next notable shift was among those identifying as Hispanic, which increased significantly from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010, indicating a rise of 58.12%. Additionally, a small proportion began identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, which was not the case in 2000. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Modglin surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.58% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.85% | 58.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |