Explore the Family Name Munns
The meaning of Munns
English: variant of Munn or Mund, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Munns in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Munns showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The census ranked the surname Munns as the 17,639th most common surname in 2000 and it climbed slightly to 17,541st place by 2010, showing a modest change of 0.56%. There was also a small increase in the number of individuals with this surname, going from 1,467 in 2000 to 1,604 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.34%. However, the proportion of people bearing the surname Munns per 100,000 remained constant at 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,639 | #17,541 | 0.56% |
| Count | 1,467 | 1,604 | 9.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munns
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Munns identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decline of 1.43% over this period. The second largest group was those who identified as Black, making up 6.68% in 2000 and seeing an increase to 7.79% in 2010. The percentage of Munns identifying as Hispanic also surged from 1.50% to 2.06% during this decade. The data recorded no individuals with the surname Munns identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. Meanwhile, individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased from 1.43% to 1.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.37% | 88.09% | -1.43% |
| Black | 6.68% | 7.79% | 16.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.06% | 37.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.12% | -21.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |