Explore the Family Name Mullikin
The meaning of Mullikin
Irish: variant of Milligan. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland, and found chiefly in Caithness, Scotland.
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How common is the last name Mullikin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mullikin saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mullikin was ranked as the 10,155th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 10,565th position, indicating a 4.04% decrease in rank. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Mullikin surname increased by approximately 4%, from 2,917 in 2000 to 3,033 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a minor decrease of 4.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,155 | #10,565 | -4.04% |
| Count | 2,917 | 3,033 | 3.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.08 | 1.03 | -4.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mullikin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mullikin surname self-identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 96.40% in 2000 to 94.99% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals increased by 14.56%, while those who identified as belonging to two or more races rose by 52.73%. Additionally, there were small increases noted within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category (58.33%), and for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the Mullikin surname identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.99% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 1.81% | 14.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.68% | 52.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.76% | 58.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.23% | 0% |