Explore the Family Name Much
The meaning of Much
1. German: habitational name from a place near Cologne named Much. 2. Scottish and English (Lancashire): variant of Mutch. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. History: Johann G. and Ernestine Sontag Much migrated with their four children to WI in 1862, probably from Cologne (Köln), Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Much in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Much" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "Much" ranked as the 32,939th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 36,695th place, representing an 11.4% decrease in rank. Additionally, the total count of individuals bearing the "Much" surname also declined from 656 in 2000 to 609 in 2010, showing a 7.16% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname fell by 12.5%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #36,695 | -11.4% |
| Count | 656 | 609 | -7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Much
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Much". Between 2000 and 2010, there were noticeable shifts in its ethnicity distribution. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 2.13% to 2.96%, marking a growth of 38.97%. The proportion of those who identify as White dropped slightly from 94.82% to 92.28%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a nearly twofold increase from 1.07% to 2.13%. Interestingly, the proportion of Black individuals more than doubled, going up from 0.91% to 1.97%. No individuals bearing the "Much" surname identified as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 92.28% | -2.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.13% | 2.96% | 38.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.13% | 99.07% |
| Black | 0.91% | 1.97% | 116.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |