Explore the Family Name Muckle
The meaning of Muckle
1. English (Northumberland): nickname for a big man, from Middle English mikel, mekel, mukel ‘big’ (Old English mycel). Compare Mitchell, Meikle and Mutch. 2. South German: from a diminutive of Muck ‘gnat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muckle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Muckle has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, Muckle was ranked at 34,399, but by 2010 it had dropped to 39,555, indicating a decrease of nearly 15%. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname decreased from 623 in 2000 to 556 in 2010 - a drop of approximately 11%. The proportion of people per 100k with this surname also declined by 17.39%, going from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #39,555 | -14.99% |
| Count | 623 | 556 | -10.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muckle
The Decennial U.S. Census data also indicates shifts within the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muckle between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname fell by almost 13% during this period. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw increases in representation, with a rise of 15.4% and 37.5% respectively. There was also a significant increase in those who identified as Hispanic, jumping by 55.02%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.59% | 51.08% | -12.82% |
| Black | 37.72% | 43.53% | 15.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.24% | 55.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.98% | 37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |