Explore the Family Name Muhleman
The meaning of Muhleman
Americanized form of Swiss German Mühlemann: occupational name for a miller or worker at a mill, from Middle High German mül(e) ‘mill’ + man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muhleman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muhleman has seen some fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,808 in terms of prevalence but slightly dropped to 74,141 in 2010, showing a decline of 3.25%. However, the total number of individuals with this surname increased from 253 in 2000 to 261 in 2010, an increase of 3.16%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #74,141 | -3.25% |
| Count | 253 | 261 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muhleman
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muhleman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics between 2000 and 2010. The White demographic associated with the Muhleman surname showed a slight rise from 94.07% in 2000 to 95.02% in 2010, indicating an increase of 1.01%. Conversely, individuals with the Muhleman surname who identified as belonging to two or more races declined by 22.28%, from 3.95% in 2000 to 3.07% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 95.02% | 1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 3.95% | 3.07% | -22.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |