Explore the Family Name Muetzel
The meaning of Muetzel
South German and Swiss German: from a diminutive of Mutz. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muetzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muetzel saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,293rd most common, but by 2010, it had slipped to 61,123rd. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Muetzel surname increased by 3.13% during the same period, from 319 to 329. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.33% decrease, from 0.12 to 0.11, reflecting the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #61,123 | -3.09% |
| Count | 319 | 329 | 3.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muetzel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Muetzel surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.81% identified as white, slightly decreasing to 96.35% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation amongst those with the Muetzel surname saw an increase, from 0% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. There was no change in the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 96.35% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.82% | 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% |