Explore the Family Name Mook
The meaning of Mook
1. Dutch (also Van Mook): habitational name for someone from a place called Mook, in Dutch Limburg. 2. German: variant of Mack, Mock. 3. English (Yorkshire): variant of Mock.
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How common is the last name Mook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mook has seen an increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mook ranked as the 16,444th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 16,120th spot. This represents a growth of almost 2 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,611 in 2000 to 1,796 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 11.48 percent. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight increase of 1.67 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,444 | #16,120 | 1.97% |
| Count | 1,611 | 1,796 | 11.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.61 | 1.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mook
The ethnicity associated with the surname Mook also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (88.14 percent), but this percentage dropped slightly to 84.24 percent by 2010. On the other hand, there was a significant rise in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing by 71.71 percent to reach 8.74 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased, rising by 83.21 percent to account for 2.51 percent in 2010. However, those identifying as Black decreased by 44.07 percent, representing only 1.84 percent in 2010. Lastly, the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as part of two or more races also saw increases, though they remained relatively small fractions of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.14% | 84.24% | -4.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.09% | 8.74% | 71.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.51% | 83.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.23% | 23.89% |
| Black | 3.29% | 1.84% | -44.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.45% | 45.16% |