Explore the Family Name Muoio
The meaning of Muoio
Italian: most likely a habitational name from Muoio, a district of Agropoli in Salerno province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gennaro, Salvatore, Luigi, Pasquale, Piero, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Muoio in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Muoio has increased significantly over the last decade. In 2000, it was the 49,159th most popular surname in the United States with a total of 402 people bearing this moniker. By 2010, its rank had risen to 43,151 and the number of individuals with this surname had grown by an impressive 24.63% to reach 501. This increase also affected the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k, which rose by 13.33% from 0.15 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #43,151 | 12.22% |
| Count | 402 | 501 | 24.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muoio
Turning to ethnic identity, the Census data reveals that almost all bearers of the Muoio surname identify as White, with the percentage slightly edging down from 96.52% in 2000 to 96.21% in 2010. The category of those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease of 19.35%, dropping from 1.24% to 1.00%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a new development in 2010, with 1.80% of Muoios identifying as Hispanic, a category that registered 0% in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.21% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1% | -19.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |