Explore the Family Name Muscat
The meaning of Muscat
1. Maltese and Italian: variant of Muscato. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Muskat. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Alessio, Carmela, Egidio, Mario, Orlando. Spanish Carlos, Erlinda, Manuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muscat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muscat decreased slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Muscat ranked 27,085th and dropped to 27,534th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 1.66%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Muscat surname increased by 4.04%, from 841 in 2000 to 875 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also saw a slight decrease of 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,085 | #27,534 | -1.66% |
| Count | 841 | 875 | 4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muscat
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muscat between 2000 and 2010. A higher proportion identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (an increase of 20.17%) and Black (a rise of 73.11%). There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a surge of 59.38%. While still the majority, the proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.63%. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races dropped by 20.51%. The number of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.54% | 86.29% | -3.63% |
| Hispanic | 4.16% | 6.63% | 59.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.38% | 2.86% | 20.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 2.17% | -20.51% |
| Black | 1.19% | 2.06% | 73.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |