Explore the Family Name Muhlbach
The meaning of Muhlbach
German (Mühlbach): topographic name meaning ‘mill stream’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muhlbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muhlbach ranked at 65,862 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 70,208 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.6% over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 281 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, marking a drop of 0.71%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Muhlbach per 100,000 decreased by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #70,208 | -6.6% |
| Count | 281 | 279 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muhlbach
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census information reveals that there were no reported instances of Muhlbach as a surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, as part of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, the number of individuals with the surname Muhlbach who identified as White increased slightly from 87.54% in 2000 to 88.17% in 2010, showing an increase of 0.72%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a growth of 7.66%, increasing from 10.32% in 2000 to 11.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.54% | 88.17% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 10.32% | 11.11% | 7.66% |
| 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% |