Explore the Family Name Mulbah
The meaning of Mulbah
West African (Liberia): from the personal name Mulbah, of unexplained etymology, found among the Kpelle people.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mulbah in the United States?
The surname Mulbah has seen an increase in prevalence from the 2000 to 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 92,217 in popularity with a count of 185, representing a proportion of 0.07 per 100K people. However, by 2010, the rank climbed to 48,628, with 434 individuals bearing the name, translating into a proportion of 0.15 per 100k people. The data shows a marked growth in the use of this surname over the decade, with an increase in counts by 134.59% and a rise in rank by 47.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #48,628 | 47.27% |
| Count | 185 | 434 | 134.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.15 | 114.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mulbah
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mulbah, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a significant majority identify as Black. In 2000, 95.68% of individuals with this surname identified as Black, and this percentage slightly increased to 96.54% by 2010. A small percentage, 2.70% in 2000 and 1.61% in 2010, identified as White. There was no recorded change in other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 95.68% | 96.54% | 0.9% |
| White | 2.7% | 1.61% | -40.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |