Explore the Family Name Muni
The meaning of Muni
1. Italian (Sicily): from a short form of the personal name Simuni, Sicilian form of Simon. 2. Italian (southern; Munì): possibly from Greek monos ‘alone’ and hence a nickname for a solitary person. 3. Indian (Gujarat): Vania name derived from Sanskrit muni ‘sage, hermit, in particular one who has taken a vow of silence’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Orlando, Antonio, Carmine, Domenic. Indian Haresh, Ashok, Bharti, Chandra, Indu, Ketan, Kirit, Muralidhar, Narendra, Raj.
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How common is the last name Muni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muni saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 51,024 to 51,941, a change of -1.8%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname actually increased by 4.17%, going from 384 in 2000 to 400 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #51,941 | -1.8% |
| Count | 384 | 400 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muni
In terms of ethnicity associated with the surname Muni, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, though this percentage decreased from 63.28% in 2000 to 59.75% in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group is Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 25.26% in 2000 to 26.75% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 6.25% to 7.5%) and Black (from 2.6% to 3.5%). In 2010, there were also individuals who identified with two or more races, something not reported in 2000. As for American Indian and Alaskan Native, no individuals with the Muni surname identified under these categories in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.28% | 59.75% | -5.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 25.26% | 26.75% | 5.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.25% | 7.5% | 20% |
| Black | 2.6% | 3.5% | 34.62% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |