Explore the Family Name Munnerlyn
The meaning of Munnerlyn
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Munnerlyn in the United States?
The surname Munnerlyn saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Munnerlyn was ranked as the 28,298th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 29,719th place. This represents a change of -5.02%. In terms of actual counts, there were 795 individuals with the Munnerlyn surname in 2000, compared to 792 in 2010, marking a minimal decrease of -0.38%. The proportion of Munnerlyns per 100,000 people also fell by -6.9% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #29,719 | -5.02% |
| Count | 795 | 792 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munnerlyn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a small shift within the Munnerlyn surname bearers. There were no recorded instances of Munnerlyns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The largest percentage of Munnerlyns identified as White, with a negligible increase from 52.33% in 2000 to 52.40% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, although this percentage decreased slightly from 44.15% to 42.93% during the same period. Interestingly, those identifying as having two or more races increased significantly from 1.26% to 2.78%, a change of 120.63%. Lastly, the percentage of Munnerlyns identifying as Hispanic fell by -13.64% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.33% | 52.4% | 0.13% |
| Black | 44.15% | 42.93% | -2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.78% | 120.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.52% | -13.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |