Explore the Family Name Mussen
The meaning of Mussen
1. Dutch: patronymic from a nickname from Middle Dutch musch, modern Dutch mus ‘house sparrow’. 2. English: variant of Musson. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Mussen in the United States?
The surname Mussen, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,878 in terms of popularity but dropped to 75,317 by 2010, marking a 12.62% decrease. The count of individuals carrying this surname also fell from 276 to 256, a 7.25% drop. The proportion of people named Mussen per 100k population likewise declined by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #75,317 | -12.62% |
| Count | 276 | 256 | -7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mussen
Ethnicity associated with the surname Mussen saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Musseens identifying as White decreased from 93.12% to 88.28%, signifying a 5.2% change. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.9% to 3.91%, a noteworthy 34.83% rise. Interestingly, 2010 saw new ethnic identities associating with the surname Mussen with 4.3% identifying as Two or more races and 2.34% identifying as Black. No counts were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 88.28% | -5.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.3% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.91% | 34.83% |
| Black | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |