Explore the Family Name Munar
The meaning of Munar
Catalan (Balearic Islands): variant of Monar, a topographic name from monar ‘water mill’, from Latin molina.
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How common is the last name Munar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Munar has shown an increase in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Munar was ranked as the 36,189th most common surname, while by 2010 it had risen to the 32,365th position, marking an improvement of 10.57%. The count of individuals carrying the surname Munar also saw a rise during this period, from 585 in 2000 to 711 in 2010, reflecting a 21.54% increase. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Munar surname increased by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #32,365 | 10.57% |
| Count | 585 | 711 | 21.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munar
The ethnic identity associated with the Munar surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Asian/Pacific Islander, which increased from 65.64% in 2000 to 67.09% in 2010. This was followed by Hispanic ethnicity, which witnessed a rise from 15.56% to 16.32%. However, there was a decline in the number of individuals identifying with two or more races, from 8.72% in 2000 to 7.17% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Whites with the Munar surname decreased slightly from 9.06% to 8.44%. It's noteworthy that no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 65.64% | 67.09% | 2.21% |
| Hispanic | 15.56% | 16.32% | 4.88% |
| White | 9.06% | 8.44% | -6.84% |
| Two or More Races | 8.72% | 7.17% | -17.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |