Explore the Family Name Munos
The meaning of Munos
Spanish (Muños): variant of Muñoz (see Munoz). This surname is most common in Colombia. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Luis, Jaime, Pablo, Rafael, Raul, Adolfo, Alfonso, Balentin, Beatriz, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Munos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Munos has experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Munos was ranked 8,462nd most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it dropped to 9,050th, indicating a decrease of about 7 percent. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Munos surname saw a minor increase from 3,586 in 2000 to 3,610 in 2010, growing by approximately 0.67 percent. However, when compared to the total U.S. population, the proportion of individuals named Munos per 100,000 people decreased by about 8 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,462 | #9,050 | -6.95% |
| Count | 3,586 | 3,610 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.33 | 1.22 | -8.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munos
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Munos surname, we see some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the Munos surname identify as Hispanic, with an increase from 90.77 percent in 2000 to 92.47 percent in 2010. The proportion of those who identify as White reduced by roughly 11 percent, while the Black community saw a more drastic reduction of about 46 percent. There was also a noticeable drop in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, declining by nearly 8 percent. Data for those identifying as Two or More Races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed in 2010, hence no comparison could be made.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.77% | 92.47% | 1.87% |
| White | 7.11% | 6.34% | -10.83% |
| Black | 0.81% | 0.44% | -45.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.36% | -7.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0% | 0% |