Explore the Family Name Muncey
The meaning of Muncey
English (Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire): variant of Munsey.
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How common is the last name Muncey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Muncey has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Muncey ranked 25,657 in popularity, but by 2010 it fell to rank 28,679. This shows a percentage change of -11.78%. Similarly, the count of people with the Muncey surname dropped from 903 in 2000 to 831 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 8%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people also decreased by 15.15%, moving from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,657 | #28,679 | -11.78% |
| Count | 903 | 831 | -7.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muncey
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Muncey surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The most significant change was observed within those identifying as two or more races, which increased by 73.87%, going from 1.11% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. However, the majority of people with the Muncey surname identified as White, remaining relatively stable at 95.57% in 2000 and 95.31% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.44% to 1.56%, while the percentage of Black identifiers decreased from 1.22% to 0.72%. No individuals with the Muncey surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 95.31% | -0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.93% | 73.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.56% | 8.33% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0.72% | -40.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |