Explore the Family Name Muenster
The meaning of Muenster
German (Münster): see Munster. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Juergen, Ralf, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Muenster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muenster saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Muenster ranked as the 51,119th most common surname, but fell to 58,481st by 2010, constituting a 14.4% drop in rank. The count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped from 383 to 347 during this period, marking a 9.4% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Muenster per 100,000 population fell from 0.14 to 0.12, a 14.29% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #58,481 | -14.4% |
| Count | 383 | 347 | -9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muenster
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Muenster identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 98.17% to 98.56%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a noted presence of the surname within the Hispanic community in 2000, making up 1.83% of those with the surname Muenster. However, this representation disappeared by 2010, dropping to 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.17% | 98.56% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |