Explore the Family Name Muhle
The meaning of Muhle
German: 1. (Mühle): from Middle High German mül(e) ‘mill’. This was normally a metonymic occupational name for a miller or mill worker, though it may sometimes have been no more than a topographic name for someone living near a mill. See also Mill. 2. northern variant of Maul 1, from Middle Low German mule. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Muhle in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muhle has seen a rise in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 66,274 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to 63,698. Additionally, the number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period from 279 to 313. This represents a 12.19% increase in the count, while the proportion per 100k moved up by 10%, going from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #63,698 | 3.89% |
| Count | 279 | 313 | 12.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muhle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Muhle surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 98.57% in 2000 to 95.85% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a new ethnic identity emerging in 2010: individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic each make up 1.92% of those with the Muhle surname. There were no individuals recorded under Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.57% | 95.85% | -2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |