Explore the Family Name Munsen
The meaning of Munsen
Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Monsen. Compare Munson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bernt, Johan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Munsen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Munsen declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,812th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 74,375th position, showing a decrease of 16.55%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname also fell from 292 in 2000 to 260 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 10.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise decreased by 18.18% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #74,375 | -16.55% |
| Count | 292 | 260 | -10.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munsen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Munsen also underwent some changes over this decade, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 91.10% in 2000 to 93.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a relative increase of 35.09%, rising from 1.71% to 2.31%. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased significantly, from 3.77% to 1.92%. No Munsens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years, while the proportion identifying as Black dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 93.85% | 3.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.31% | 35.09% |
| Two or More Races | 3.77% | 1.92% | -49.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |