Explore the Family Name Musolf
The meaning of Musolf
German: 1. from Mutwolf, an ancient Germanic personal name composed with mut ‘spirit, intent’ + wolf ‘wolf’. 2. alternatively, a variant of Mausolf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Musolf in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Musolf has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,860 in terms of popularity, but rose to a ranking of 34,967 in 2010, marking a change of 2.49%. The number of people who carried this surname also increased from 592 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, which is an 8.95% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #34,967 | 2.49% |
| Count | 592 | 645 | 8.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Musolf
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Musolf, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, has also experienced changes over the decade. While the majority identity remains White (dropping slightly from 98.65% in 2000 to 94.57% in 2010), there has been a notable increase in individuals identifying as two or more races - from 1.01% to 1.55%. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.33% identifying as Hispanic. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 94.57% | -4.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.55% | 53.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |