Explore the Family Name Muskett
The meaning of Muskett
English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French mouschet, mousquet ‘male (tercel) of a small hawk, especially a sparrowhawk’, from a diminutive of mouche ‘fly’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muskett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Muskett surname has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 61,207 in 2000 and slid to 66,371 by 2010, which represents an 8.44% drop. In terms of count, there was a negligible decrease of 2.93%, from 307 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 down to 298 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor fall of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #66,371 | -8.44% |
| Count | 307 | 298 | -2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muskett
As per the same census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muskett witnessed some changes between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase in those who identify themselves as belonging to two or more races, rising from 1.63% to 4.36%. The proportion of those identifying as White also rose slightly from 57.00% to 58.39%. Notably, the surname saw its first appearance in the Hispanic category at 3.36% in 2010. However, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 39.41% to 33.22%. No individuals identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57% | 58.39% | 2.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 39.41% | 33.22% | -15.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 4.36% | 167.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |