Explore the Family Name Mucklow
The meaning of Mucklow
1. English (mainly Warwickshire and Worcestershire): habitational name from Mucklow Hill in Halesowen (Worcestershire). The placename derives from Old English micel, mycel ‘big’ + hlāw ‘mound, hill’. 2. English: variant of Mutlow, a habitational name from Mutlow in Marton (Cheshire) or from any of the many other minor places similarly named (Old English mōt-hlāw ‘meeting-mound’).
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How common is the last name Mucklow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mucklow has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Mucklow was ranked 69,636 in terms of popularity and had a total count of 263. However, by 2010, its rank decreased to 79,338 and the count dropped to 240, marking a change of -13.93% and -8.75%, respectively. The proportion of individuals with the Mucklow surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.1 to 0.08, a reduction of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #79,338 | -13.93% |
| Count | 263 | 240 | -8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mucklow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Mucklow surname is predominantly associated with the white ethnic identity. In 2000, around 97.34% of Mucklows identified as white, though this percentage slightly decreased to 95.42% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Mucklow surname among either Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.42% | -1.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |