Explore the Family Name Muehleisen
The meaning of Muehleisen
German (Mühleisen): metonymic occupational name for a miller, from Middle High German mülīsen, literally ‘mill-iron’, meaning the shaft of the mill-wheel. Compare Milliron and Millirons. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Otmar, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Muehleisen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muehleisen saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,372nd and rose slightly to rank 71,265th in 2010. This represents a modest change of 0.15%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, moving from 255 in 2000 to 274 in 2010, which equates to a rise of 7.45%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained identical at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #71,265 | 0.15% |
| Count | 255 | 274 | 7.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muehleisen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Muehleisen surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname decreased significantly from 98.43% in 2000 to 91.24% in 2010. During the same time frame, a new emergence of the Muehleisen surname was noted within the Hispanic community, accounting for 6.57% in 2010, where previously there had been none.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 91.24% | -7.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.57% | 0% |
| 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% |