Explore the Family Name Muha
The meaning of Muha
1. Americanized form of Ukrainian and Rusyn Mukha and its Polish cognate Mucha ‘fly’. 2. Slovenian: nickname for an annoying or difficult person, especially someone who kept changing his mind, from muha ‘fly’. 3. Albanian: from Muhë (definite form Muha), a short form of the Albanian Muslim personal name Muhamet (see Muhammad).
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How common is the last name Muha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muha saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 27,361 in 2000, it fell to 28,333 by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.55%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Muha surname increased by 1.57% during this period, moving from 830 to 843. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased slightly by 6.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #28,333 | -3.55% |
| Count | 830 | 843 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muha
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Muha identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.06% over the decade. The Hispanic identification saw the most significant increase, rising by 69.05%, albeit from a relatively low base. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also grew, by 15.79% and 11.46% respectively. The Black community within the Muha surname increased from zero to 0.59% during this period, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.37% | -1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.33% | 1.54% | 15.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.42% | 69.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.07% | 11.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |