Explore the Family Name Mruk
The meaning of Mruk
Polish: nickname from mruk, denoting a taciturn individual,a man who said little. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jacek, Lech, Wieslaw, Wlodzimierz.
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How common is the last name Mruk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mruk experienced a decline in rank from 46,678 in 2000 to 47,186 in 2010. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count of people with the surname Mruk actually increased by 4.9% over the decade, from 429 to 450 individuals. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of the population with the surname per 100k decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #47,186 | -1.09% |
| Count | 429 | 450 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mruk
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight increase of the Mruk surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Mruk surname increased by 11.43%, while those with two or more races increased by 33.33% between 2000 and 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as White with the surname Mruk saw a minimal decrease of 0.31%. There was no change in the Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with the Mruk surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.74% | 96.44% | -0.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.56% | 11.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.56% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |