Explore the Family Name Muehl
The meaning of Muehl
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Mühl): variant of Mühle (see Muhle). Compare Meehl and Muhl. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloysius, Kurt, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Muehl in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muehl saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,290 in terms of surnames in the United States and dropped to 46,314 by 2010, indicating a decrease by 6.99%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 470 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, showing a reduction of 2.13%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals carrying the Muehl surname per 100,000 people fell by 5.88% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #46,314 | -6.99% |
| Count | 470 | 460 | -2.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muehl
Looking at ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Muehl surname has been predominantly associated with people of White ethnic identity. Over 96% of people with the Muehl surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 1.17% over these years. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname more than doubled from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. During this time, no individuals with the surname Muehl identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 96.09% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.17% | 104.72% |
| 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% |