Explore the Family Name Munster
The meaning of Munster
1. German (mainly Münster) and Dutch (also Van Munster): habitational name from any of the places called Münster (in Germany) or Munster, derived from Latin monasterium ‘monastery’, or a topographic name for someone living near a monastery. 2. Irish: variant (translation into English) of Moynihan. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Egon, Jurgen.
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How common is the last name Munster in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Munster saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 28,194 in popularity, but by 2010 it fell to 28,650, representing a -1.62% change. The count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 799 to 832, indicating a growth rate of 4.13%. Despite the increase in the count, the overall proportion of Munster for every 100k people decreased by -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #28,650 | -1.62% |
| Count | 799 | 832 | 4.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munster
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Munster, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with this surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.37% identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.23% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase, from 2.00% in 2000 to 4.69% in 2010, reflecting a change of 134.50%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also lessened slightly from 0.75% to 0.72%. The charts did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 94.23% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4.69% | 134.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.72% | -4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |