Explore the Family Name Muenz
The meaning of Muenz
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Münz): see Munz. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Kurt, Hans, Oskar.
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How common is the last name Muenz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muenz has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking for this name moved up from 85,996th place in 2000 to 82,317th place in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.28%. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname grew from 202 individuals in 2000 to 229 in 2010, an increase of 13.37%. The proportion of individuals with the Muenz surname per 100,000 also increased by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #82,317 | 4.28% |
| Count | 202 | 229 | 13.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muenz
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Muenz, as based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname are white, making up 94.06% in 2000 and declining slightly to 89.08% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.47% in 2000 to 6.99% in 2010, marking a growth of 101.44%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 89.08% | -5.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 6.99% | 101.44% |
| 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% |