Explore the Family Name Mullet
The meaning of Mullet
1. English (Staffordshire): nickname from Middle English molet, mulet ‘mullet (the fish), especially red mullet’ (Old French mulet ‘red mullet’). 2. English (Staffordshire): nickname from Middle English mulet ‘young or small mule’ (a diminutive of Old French mule ‘mule’). This form of the surname is rare in Britain. 3. French: variant of Mulet ‘male mule’.
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How common is the last name Mullet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mullet' has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 12,231 and by 2010, it had risen to the 10,180th spot, marking an increase in popularity by 16.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose sharply by 35.62% from 2,336 in 2000 to 3,168 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people for the surname 'Mullet' witnessed a growth of 22.99%, increasing from 0.87 to 1.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,231 | #10,180 | 16.77% |
| Count | 2,336 | 3,168 | 35.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 1.07 | 22.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullet
As per ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Mullet' identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.28% in 2000 to 96.56% in 2010. There were no reported Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname in 2000, however, by 2010 these groups accounted for 0.35% and 0.16% respectively. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2000 to 2010 by 37.04%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a minor decrease of 6.82%, while the Black population experienced a modest increase of 16.18% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 96.56% | 0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.64% | -6.82% |
| Black | 0.68% | 0.79% | 16.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 0.51% | -37.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.16% | 0% |