Explore the Family Name Muckenfuss
The meaning of Muckenfuss
German: nickname for someone with bony or weak legs, from Middle High German mucke ‘midge, gnat’ + fuos ‘foot’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muckenfuss in the United States?
The surname Muckenfuss, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has shown a slight dip in popularity as it fell from rank 53659 in 2000 to 53667 in 2010, marking a minor decline of 0.01. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.65 percent over the same period, rising from 361 to 385. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #53,667 | -0.01% |
| Count | 361 | 385 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muckenfuss
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Muckenfuss surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, holding a strong majority of 84.49 percent in 2000 and 83.38 percent in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant segment, at 14.96 percent in 2000 and 14.81 percent in 2010, belongs to the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. Notably, there was no recorded association of this surname with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black ethnicities during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.49% | 83.38% | -1.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 14.96% | 14.81% | -1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |