Explore the Family Name Mussett
The meaning of Mussett
English (Essex and Norfolk): probably a variant of Mussard, a nickname from Middle English musard ‘absent-minded, stupid’ (Old French musart, musarde ‘confused’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mussett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mussett has experienced a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 68,569, which slipped to 70,403 by 2010, showing a change of -2.67%. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased modestly from 268 to 278 during this period, indicating a growth of 3.73%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10%, with the figure dropping from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #70,403 | -2.67% |
| Count | 268 | 278 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mussett
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mussett, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that while the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a slight decrease over the decade from 96.64% to 92.45%. In 2010, there were also small percentages identifying as Two or more races (2.52%), Hispanic (2.52%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.16%). Notably, there were no respondents identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year according to the census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 92.45% | -4.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |