Explore the Family Name Mulch
The meaning of Mulch
German (Hesse): variant of Mülich, a nickname from Middle High German müelich ‘awkward’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mulch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mulch has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 61,713 with 304 instances of the name, dropping to a rank of 69,579 in 2010 with 282 instances. Thus, there was a decrease of about 12.75% in rank and 7.24% in count over the decade. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #69,579 | -12.75% |
| Count | 304 | 282 | -7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mulch
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Mulch, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most bearers of the name are of White ethnicity, increasing from 94.74% in 2000 to 97.16% in 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.97% to 2.13%. However, the percentage of people with Mulch as their surname who identified as Asian or Pacific Islander dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.97% in 2000. No changes were reported for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 97.16% | 2.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.13% | 8.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |