Explore the Family Name Muchmore
The meaning of Muchmore
English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Mitchelmore, a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, seemingly in Devon, with a name deriving from Old English mycel + mōr ‘large moor’.
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How common is the last name Muchmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muchmore saw a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 32,703 but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 35,096, indicating a decrease of 7.32%. As for the count, there were 662 individuals with the Muchmore surname in 2000, and this number slightly decreased to 642 by 2010, resulting in a change of -3.02%. The proportion of people named Muchmore per 100,000 also fell from 0.25 to 0.22 during this decade, marking a 12% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,703 | #35,096 | -7.32% |
| Count | 662 | 642 | -3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muchmore
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muchmore as per the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity, accounting for 96.68% in 2000 and 96.42% in 2010, showing a minimal change of -0.27%. People with Hispanic ethnicity also carry the Muchmore name, though they make up just 1.81% of the total in 2000 and experienced a slight decrease to 1.71% in 2010. It's worth noting that in 2000, the surname was tied to those identifying with two or more races at 0.76%, but this connection disappeared by 2010. No data linked the Muchmore surname to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 96.42% | -0.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.71% | -5.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |