Explore the Family Name Muskin
The meaning of Muskin
English: variant of Miskin 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muskin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Muskin saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 75,466th in 2000, its position dropped to 78,567th by 2010, indicating a 4.11% decline. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Muskin surname increased by 2.1%, from 238 to 243 individuals. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was an 11.11% decrease, moving from 0.09 to 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #78,567 | -4.11% |
| Count | 238 | 243 | 2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muskin
In terms of ethnicity, again using the Decennial U.S. Census data, most bearers of the Muskin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage, however, did fall from 72.69% to 65.43%, showing a 9.99% change. Those identifying as Black showed an increase in percentage from 23.95% to 29.63%, a significant change of 23.72%. The Hispanic segment also saw a rise, going from 3.36% to 3.70%, or a 10.12% increase. There were no Muskins who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.69% | 65.43% | -9.99% |
| Black | 23.95% | 29.63% | 23.72% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 3.7% | 10.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |