Explore the Family Name Mullett
The meaning of Mullett
1. English: variant of Mullet. This is the more common form of the name in Britain. 2. Irish (Wexford): variant of Millett.
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How common is the last name Mullett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mullett has increased over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 12,478 and rose to 12,174 by 2010, marking a change of 2.44%. The count of individuals with the Mullett surname also saw an increase from 2,281 in 2000 to 2,560 in 2010, indicating a growth of 12.23%. The proportion per 100k people slightly increased from 0.85 to 0.87 during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,478 | #12,174 | 2.44% |
| Count | 2,281 | 2,560 | 12.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.87 | 2.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullett
The ethnic identity associated with the Mullett surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as white remained the majority, even though there was a slight decrease from 96.27% in 2000 to 95.98% in 2010. Hispanic identification saw the largest increase, rising from 0.88% to 1.64%, a change of 86.36%. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications were no longer reported in 2010. The percentage of people with the Mullett name identifying as two or more races decreased by 18.10%, while those identifying as Black dropped by 17.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.98% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.64% | 86.36% |
| Black | 1.23% | 1.02% | -17.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.86% | -18.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |