Explore the Family Name Mussaw
The meaning of Mussaw
Americanized form of French Mousseau. History: The Mussaws are descendants of Jacques Mousseau dit Laviolette from France (see Mousseau).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mussaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mussaw has seen a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 118,236 in terms of popularity and by 2010, the ranking slightly improved to 116,829 – a change of approximately 1.19%. During the same period, the number of people bearing this surname also increased from 136 to 149, marking a growth of nearly 9.56%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #116,829 | 1.19% |
| Count | 136 | 149 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mussaw
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mussaw surname identify as White. This group saw an increase from 90.44% in 2000 to 94.63% in 2010. In 2000, about 4.41% identified as either Hispanic or belonging to two or more races - these groups, however, were not present in the 2010 census. There were no recorded individuals under Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.44% | 94.63% | 4.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.41% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |