Explore the Family Name Muscara
The meaning of Muscara
Italian (southern; also Muscarà): occupational name from Greek mo(u)scharas ‘calf breeder, trader’ (from moschos ‘calf’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muscara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Muscara saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 59,453 in 2000 to 66,931 in 2010, marking a decrease of 12.58%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell from 318 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 7.23%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Muscara surname reduced by 16.67%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to just 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #66,931 | -12.58% |
| Count | 318 | 295 | -7.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muscara
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muscara, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were minimal fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identified as White slightly decreased from 94.65% in 2000 to 94.24% in 2010, a minimal change of -0.43%. There was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.46% in 2000 to 4.41% in 2010, marking a rise of 27.46%. The data for other ethnic identities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.65% | 94.24% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.41% | 27.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |