Explore the Family Name Mugford
The meaning of Mugford
English (Devon): variant of Mogford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mugford in the United States?
The surname Mugford, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,019 but dropped to 45,740 in 2010, marking a decline of 14.3%. The count also fell from 516 to 467 during the same period, a reduction of 9.5%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k population decreased by 15.79%, moving from 0.19 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #45,740 | -14.3% |
| Count | 516 | 467 | -9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mugford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mugford, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white. In 2000, 95.16% identified as white, slightly reducing to 94.65% in 2010. Those identifying as black or African American saw the most significant increase, almost doubling from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. Hispanic representation also increased, albeit modestly, from 1.16% to 1.28%. The percentage identifying as two or more races decreased by 11.86%, from 1.94% to 1.71%. No respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.65% | -0.54% |
| Black | 0.97% | 1.93% | 98.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.71% | -11.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.28% | 10.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |