Explore the Family Name Munyan
The meaning of Munyan
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mainnín (see Mannion, Manning).
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How common is the last name Munyan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Munyan" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,933rd out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 35,912th, a decrease of about 5.83%. The total number of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 633 in 2000 to 625 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 1.26%. The prevalence of the Munyan surname per 100,000 residents also fell by around 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #35,912 | -5.83% |
| Count | 633 | 625 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Munyan
The ethnic identity associated with the Munyan surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of Munyans identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.49%, from 93.36% in 2000 to 91.04% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Munyans identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.95% to 3.84%, a leap of over 304%. Conversely, the proportion identifying as Black declined slightly by 13.82%, from 4.27% in 2000 to 3.68% in 2010. There were no reported Munyans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either year, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were present in 2000 (1.11%) but not in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 91.04% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 3.84% | 304.21% |
| Black | 4.27% | 3.68% | -13.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |