Explore the Family Name Muscott
The meaning of Muscott
English (Northamptonshire): habitational name from Muscott, a minor place in Northamptonshire named from Old English mūs ‘mouse’ + cot ‘cottage’. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Muscott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Muscott" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 81,414 in 2000 to 85,659 in 2010, indicating a change of -5.21%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 216 in 2000 to 218 in 2010, a marginal growth of 0.93%. The proportion of Muscott per 100k people also decreased by -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #85,659 | -5.21% |
| Count | 216 | 218 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muscott
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Muscott", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of this surname identify as White. This group accounted for 93.52% of all Muscotts in 2000, though it slightly fell to 92.66% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase over the decade, rising from 2.78% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Muscott who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 92.66% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.21% | 15.47% |
| 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% |