Explore the Family Name Munds
The meaning of Munds
1. Americanized form of German Munz or Manz. 2. English (Kent and Northamptonshire): variant of Mund, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Munds in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Munds has noticeably risen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 96,033 in the United States, moving up to 88,685 in 2010 - a growth rate of 7.65%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 176 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, representing an increase of 18.75%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steadfast at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,033 | #88,685 | 7.65% |
| Count | 176 | 209 | 18.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munds
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes over the same period. While no Munds identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 some did, although counts were suppressed for privacy reasons. The number identifying as two or more races also emerged in 2010. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as White, from 92.05% in 2000 to 80.86% in 2010, while there was nearly a doubling in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from 5.11% to 10.05%. For the first time, some individuals with the Munds surname identified as Black in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 80.86% | -12.16% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 10.05% | 96.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |