Explore the Family Name Mugica
The meaning of Mugica
Basque: Castilianized form (Múgica) of Muxika (see Mujica).
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How common is the last name Mugica in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mugica increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,186th in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 56,310th, indicating a change of 12.27%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 290 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, an increase of 25.17%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 also rose by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #56,310 | 12.27% |
| Count | 290 | 363 | 25.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mugica
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Mugica, as outlined by the Decennial U.S. Census, underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 4.45% during this period, moving from 88.62% to 92.56%. On the other hand, the proportion identifying as White decreased significantly, down 33.37% from 10.34% to 6.89%. Other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant over this decade, with no people of these identities bearing the surname Mugica recorded in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.62% | 92.56% | 4.45% |
| White | 10.34% | 6.89% | -33.37% |
| 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% |