Explore the Family Name Muhlhauser
The meaning of Muhlhauser
German (Mühlhauser): topographic name for someone who lived at a mill house, or a habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Mühlhausen. Some characteristic forenames: German Eckhard, Fritz, Hans, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Muhlhauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muhlhauser has seen a slight drop in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,237th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 73,666th position with a negative change of -1.98%. However, the count of people carrying this surname did increase from 251 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, representing a growth of approximately 4.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #73,666 | -1.98% |
| Count | 251 | 263 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muhlhauser
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the Muhlhauser surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority identify as White. This group saw a minor increase from 94.82% in 2000 to 95.44% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase of 14.57% in those who identified with two or more races, going from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 95.44% | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.28% | 14.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |