Explore the Family Name Mungovan
The meaning of Mungovan
Irish (Connacht): rare, shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mongabháin ‘descendant of Mongabhán’, a byname from mongbhán ‘white hair’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Liam.
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How common is the last name Mungovan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mungovan has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mungovan ranked 62,236th in popularity, with approximately 301 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, however, the rank rose to 60,045th on the list with a total of 336 individuals, showing an increase of 11.63%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #60,045 | 3.52% |
| Count | 301 | 336 | 11.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mungovan
The ethnic identity associated with the Mungovan surname also experienced slight shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, a vast majority of those with the Mungovan name were identified as White, with 97.01% in 2000 and a slight increase to 97.02% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity was represented in 2010 with a 1.49% share, which hadn't been present in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97.02% | 0.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |