Explore the Family Name Muser
The meaning of Muser
1. South German (Müser): variant of Moser 1. 2. Swiss German: occupational name or nickname for a catcher of moles, which were called Schermaus in Switzerland. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Kurt, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Muser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Muser witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Muser ranked 62,236 in terms of its usage but fell to 74,826 in 2010 — a decrease of over 20%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also dropped from 301 in 2000 to 258 in 2010, representing a drop of 14.29%. Similarly, the proportion of the name Muser per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #74,826 | -20.23% |
| Count | 301 | 258 | -14.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muser
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there was a slight increase in the number of people with the Muser surname identifying as White and Hispanic between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Whites using this surname increased marginally from 96.35% to 97.29% within a decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with the Muser surname registered a more substantial boost of 40.36%, increasing from 1.66% to 2.33%. There weren't any Musers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 97.29% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.33% | 40.36% |
| 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% |