Explore the Family Name Muessig
The meaning of Muessig
German (Müssig): nickname for an idle person from Middle High German müessic ‘leisured, without pressing work’. Compare Mesick. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Siegfried.
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How common is the last name Muessig in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muessig has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812th in popularity with a count of 292 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 62,189th with an increased count of 322 individuals. Despite this growth in numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #62,189 | 2.54% |
| Count | 292 | 322 | 10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muessig
The ethnicity associated with the surname Muessig, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.26% of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 97.83% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more ethnicities during these years. The data emphasizes the strong ethnic identity of the Muessig name within the White community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 97.83% | 0.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |