Explore the Family Name Muna
The meaning of Muna
1. Bangladeshi: unexplained. 2. East African (Tanzania and Kenya): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muna has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Muna was ranked 65,492 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had jumped to 47,186, marking an improvement of approximately 28%. In terms of count, individuals with the surname Muna rose from 283 in 2000 to 450 in 2010, reflecting a substantial growth of 59.01%. The proportion of people named Muna per 100k also increased by 50% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #47,186 | 27.95% |
| Count | 283 | 450 | 59.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muna
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Muna has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and bearing the surname Muna saw an increase of 15.21%, making up 50.89% of the Munas in 2010 as compared to 44.17% in 2000. The number of Munas who identify as part of two or more races also saw a rise of 28.31%. However, the percentage of Munas identifying as White decreased by 34.69%, while those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 14.15%. The count of Munas identifying as Black saw an increase of 48.08%, albeit from a smaller base. The proportion of Munas identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 44.17% | 50.89% | 15.21% |
| White | 27.56% | 18% | -34.69% |
| Hispanic | 14.49% | 12.44% | -14.15% |
| Two or More Races | 8.83% | 11.33% | 28.31% |
| Black | 4.95% | 7.33% | 48.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |