Explore the Family Name Mullenbach
The meaning of Mullenbach
German: variant of Mühlenbach, a topographic name for someone living by a mill stream, from Middle High German mül(e) ‘mill’ + bach ‘stream’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gebhard, Otto.
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How common is the last name Mullenbach in the United States?
The surname Mullenbach has experienced an increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Mullenbach was ranked 49,471st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 47,356th, marking a change of 4.28%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, growing from 399 in 2000 to 448 in 2010, a rise of 12.28%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Mullenbach per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #47,356 | 4.28% |
| Count | 399 | 448 | 12.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullenbach
Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mullenbach. In 2000, 99% of Mullenbachs identified as White. This figure decreased slightly by 2010, with 97.77% identifying as such, denoting a change of -1.24%. Interestingly, the census recorded a new emergence of Hispanic identification within the Mullenbach surname community in 2010, with 1.12% identifying as such. There were no reported instances of Mullenbachs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.77% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |