Explore the Family Name Muegge
The meaning of Muegge
North German (Mügge): nickname meaning ‘midge, gnat’ and used to denote an irritating person, or someone considered of no importance. Compare Muck.
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How common is the last name Muegge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muegge has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,227 and by 2010 it had dropped to 46,219, reflecting a decrease of 2.19%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 446 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, a change of 3.36%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Muegge per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #46,219 | -2.19% |
| Count | 446 | 461 | 3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muegge
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that majority of individuals with the surname Muegge identify as White, making up 96.64% of the population in 2000 and 95.23% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.79% in 2000 to 3.69% in 2010, a change of 106.15%. However, there was a complete decline in individuals who identified with two or more races, dropping from 1.12% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.23% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 3.69% | 106.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |