Explore the Family Name Muehlhausen
The meaning of Muehlhausen
German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the mill houses’, or a frequent habitational name from the Alsace to East Prussia.
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How common is the last name Muehlhausen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Muehlhausen has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 77,222 in popularity, but by 2010 it had marginally declined to rank 77,788. This represents a decrease of 0.73%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 231 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.49%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people fell by 11.11%, indicating that the surname became relatively less common during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #77,788 | -0.73% |
| Count | 231 | 246 | 6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muehlhausen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muehlhausen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White ethnicity. In 2000, 92.21% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 89.43% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase over the same period, growing from 6.93% to 7.32%. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.21% | 89.43% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 6.93% | 7.32% | 5.63% |
| 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% |