Explore the Family Name Muchnick
The meaning of Muchnick
Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Muchnik. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer, Herschel, Mordecai.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muchnick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muchnick has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name fell from 57,252 to 58,604, marking a decrease of 2.36%. However, it's worth noting that the actual count of people with this surname increased modestly by 3.9% during the same period, moving from 333 to 346. The proportion of individuals with the Muchnick surname per 100k remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #58,604 | -2.36% |
| Count | 333 | 346 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muchnick
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those carrying the Muchnick name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 2.87% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.8% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010, a change of 125%. This suggests an increasing diversity among those carrying the Muchnick surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 94.22% | -2.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 4.05% | 125% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |