Explore the Family Name Mushrush
The meaning of Mushrush
Americanized form of German and Alsatian Moscherosch, itself a Germanized form of Spanish Museros, a habitational name from the city of Museros in Valencia province.
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How common is the last name Mushrush in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mushrush' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,909 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to 47,186 marking a decline of 2.78%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 438 to 450 during this period, representing a growth of 2.74%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #47,186 | -2.78% |
| Count | 438 | 450 | 2.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mushrush
When it comes to ethnic identity, the 'Mushrush' surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group constituted approximately 95.66% in 2000 which showed a negligible decrease to 95.56% in 2010. Notably, there were shifts in other ethnic categorizations. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.60% in 2000. Conversely, those reporting two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity were recorded for the first time in 2010 at 1.78% and 1.11% respectively, while the Black ethnicity remained at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.66% | 95.56% | -0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |