Explore the Family Name Mulugeta
The meaning of Mulugeta
Ethiopian: from the personal name Mulugeta, which is interpreted as e.g. ‘perfect lord’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mulugeta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mulugeta has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,687th most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to 35,866th place, marking a 36.73% rise in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly from 337 in 2000 to 626 in 2010, representing an 85.76% uptick. The proportion per 100k people similarly rose from 0.12 to 0.21 during this decade, indicating a 75% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #35,866 | 36.73% |
| Count | 337 | 626 | 85.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.21 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mulugeta
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mulugeta changed somewhat. Despite no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the most significant shift is observed in the Black ethnicity category, which rose by 13.56% from 83.98% in 2000 to 95.37% in 2010. This data suggests an increasing prevalence of this surname within the Black community over this period. Conversely, the percentage of Mulugeta's appearing in the White and Hispanic categories decreased by 52.06% and 28.09% respectively. People identifying as two or more races who carry the Mulugeta surname also saw a significant decrease from 11.28% to just 1.44%. As with all information here, these findings are based on the Decennial U.S. Census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.98% | 95.37% | 13.56% |
| Two or More Races | 11.28% | 1.44% | -87.23% |
| White | 2.67% | 1.28% | -52.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.28% | -28.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |