Explore the Family Name Muenchow
The meaning of Muenchow
German (Münchow): habitational name from a place so named in Upper Franconia. Some characteristic forenames: German Karlheinz, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Muenchow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muenchow has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Muenchow was ranked at 43,377 and the count of individuals with this surname was 469. By 2010, the rank increased to 45,347 and the total count reached 472, indicating only a minor growth of 0.64%. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased by 5.88%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #45,347 | -4.54% |
| Count | 469 | 472 | 0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muenchow
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those with the Muenchow surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a small shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.23%). A decade later, this percentage dropped slightly to 94.28%. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these categories represented 1.06% and 1.27% respectively. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw a significant increase, going from 2.13% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 94.28% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 3.18% | 49.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |