Explore the Family Name Mudry
The meaning of Mudry
1. Slovak (Múdry) and Czech (Mudrý); Ukrainian (also transliterated as e.g. Mudryy), Rusyn, and Polish (of Rusyn or Ukrainian origin): nickname for a wise man, from Slovak múdry, Ukrainian mudryy ‘wise’. 2. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Mudri: nickname meaning ‘the wise one’, from the definite form of mudar, dialectal Croatian muder ‘wise’. The surname Mudri is also found among Rusyns (in Croatia, and in Vojvodina in Serbia); compare 1 above. 3. French and Swiss French: variant of Maudry, from the ancient Germanic personal name Maldric, composed of the elements mald (derived from madal ‘council’) + rīk ‘realm, power’, or perhaps Amalric (see Amory).
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How common is the last name Mudry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mudry has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mudry ranked 39,617th in popularity and fell to 47,706th by 2010, a decrease of approximately 20.42%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 522 in 2000 to 444 in 2010, a decrease of around 14.94%. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k people as well, which dropped by 21.05% from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #47,706 | -20.42% |
| Count | 522 | 444 | -14.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mudry
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mudry, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.4% of individuals with the Mudry surname identified as White, slightly declining to 94.59% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.83% in 2000 to 4.95% in 2010. No significant change was observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 94.59% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 4.95% | 29.24% |
| 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% |