Explore the Family Name Mounger
The meaning of Mounger
Perhaps an altered form of Manger; it is found mainly in TX, MA, and TN.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mounger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mounger has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,145th in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to the 38,332nd spot, marking a decrease of 3.2%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased marginally from 565 in 2000 to 578 in 2010, indicating an increase of 2.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight dip from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, a decrease of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #38,332 | -3.2% |
| Count | 565 | 578 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mounger
Looking at the ethnicity of people with the surname Mounger, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The largest group identifying as White decreased from 78.05% to 75.26%, while those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 17.7% to 18.34%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a substantial increase from 1.59% in 2000 to 3.46% in 2010, marking a change of 117.61%. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 1.77% to 1.73%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals identified under these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.05% | 75.26% | -3.57% |
| Black | 17.7% | 18.34% | 3.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 3.46% | 117.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.73% | -2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |