Explore the Family Name Mudra
The meaning of Mudra
1. Czech: variant of Moudry, a cognate of 2 below. 2. Sorbian: nickname for a wise man, derived from mudry ‘wise’.
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How common is the last name Mudra in the United States?
The surname Mudra's popularity has seen a slight decrease according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Mudra was ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname in the United States with 325 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it dropped to 62,714th position with a count of 319 - a negative change of 7.39% in rank and a decrease of 1.85% in count. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #62,714 | -7.39% |
| Count | 325 | 319 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mudra
Examining the ethnic identity breakdown for the surname Mudra based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see a shift in identity affiliations over the years. In 2000, nearly all (96.62%) identified as White, with no individuals recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the vast majority still identified as White (92.16%), there were small percentages who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (3.45%), Hispanic (2.51%), or belonging to two or more races (1.88%). No individuals with the Mudra surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 92.16% | -4.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |