Explore the Family Name Mollen
The meaning of Mollen
Irish: variant of Mullen. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mollen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mollen" decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,360th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 78,040th spot, marking a decline of 14.16%. In terms of count, there were 269 individuals with this surname in 2000 which fell to 245 in 2010, signifying an 8.92% decrease. The proportion per 100k also showed a similar trend, falling by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #78,040 | -14.16% |
| Count | 269 | 245 | -8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mollen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname "Mollen" identify as White. This group represented 93.31% of all Mollens in 2000 and slightly declined to 92.24% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Mollens identifying as Black fell significantly by 30.07%, from 4.09% to 2.86%. Although the Hispanic group was not represented in 2000, by 2010, they made up 2.45% of the Mollen population. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and stood at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 92.24% | -1.15% |
| Black | 4.09% | 2.86% | -30.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |