Explore the Family Name Munce
The meaning of Munce
Possibly an Americanized form of German Muntz or Mantz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Munce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Munce has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It dropped in rank from 48,567th place to 56,710th place; this represents a 16.77% decrease. The count also fell by approximately 11.76%, from 408 instances in 2000 to 360 in 2010. This led to a drop in proportion per 100,000 people by 20%, from 0.15 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #56,710 | -16.77% |
| Count | 408 | 360 | -11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munce
The ethnicity associated with the surname Munce has also witnessed changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities was non-existent for both years, there were shifts within other categories. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 5.26%, from 92.65% to 87.78%. However, those identifying as Black increased by 13.41%, from 3.43% to 3.89%, while the Hispanic category saw a new emergence at 4.44% in 2010. Lastly, the category of two or more races experienced a slight increase of 2.04%, moving from 2.45% to 2.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.65% | 87.78% | -5.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.44% | 0% |
| Black | 3.43% | 3.89% | 13.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 2.5% | 2.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |