Explore the Family Name Mucino
The meaning of Mucino
Hispanic (Mexico; Muciño): altered form of Galician Mociño, a nickname from Latin monachinum ‘altar boy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mucino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mucino has seen a surge in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 70,473, but by 2010, it had jumped up to 60,045—a notable increase of 14.8%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 259 to 336, marking an impressive growth rate of 29.73%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Mucino per 100,000 increased by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #60,045 | 14.8% |
| Count | 259 | 336 | 29.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mucino
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts for the surname Mucino between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 95.75% to 90.77%, while there was a significant increase of 131.7% among those identifying as White—from 3.47% in 2000 to 8.04% in 2010. There were no noticeable changes among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, or among those claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.75% | 90.77% | -5.2% |
| White | 3.47% | 8.04% | 131.7% |
| 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% |