Explore the Family Name Mullican
The meaning of Mullican
Irish: variant of Milligan. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Mullican in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mullican in the United States saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 15,264th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 15,907th spot, marking a decrease of 4.21%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Mullican surname increased from 1,768 in 2000 to 1,827 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.34%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Mullican surname decreased by 6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,264 | #15,907 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,768 | 1,827 | 3.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullican
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Mullican surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a clear predominance of White ethnicity, accounting for 95.36% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.91% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity with this surname in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races remained steady at 1.7%, while the Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 80%, climbing from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Mullican surname fell by approximately 9.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 94.91% | -0.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.53% | 80% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.64% | 1.48% | -9.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |