Explore the Family Name Muehling
The meaning of Muehling
German (Mühling): 1. nickname for a troubled or awkward person, derived from Middle High German müelich ‘difficult (to get on with), troublesome’. 2. habitational name from Mühlingen in Baden.
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How common is the last name Muehling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muehling has experienced slight fluctuations in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,008 compared to 64,559 in 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 0.86 in its overall ranking. However, the census reported an increase in the count of individuals with this surname from 291 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.84. Even though the proportion per 100,000 people showed a slight decline of 9.09, dropping from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #64,559 | -0.86% |
| Count | 291 | 308 | 5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muehling
When considering ethnicity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Muehling surname was predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with 98.97% and 97.73% respectively, although it saw a slight decrease of 1.25. The Hispanic representation within the Muehling surname increased from 0 to 1.62, but there were no significant changes in other ethnic identities. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories all maintained a 0% representation during both census years, while data for two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.97% | 97.73% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 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% |