Explore the Family Name Mustard
The meaning of Mustard
English (mainly Durham): nickname or occupational name from Middle English mustard ‘mustard’ (Old French mostarde). The allusion could perhaps be to someone with a sharp tongue, but is probably usually to a dealer in mustard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mustard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Mustard' ranked 18,101 in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped to 19,075 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.38%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly from 1,420 in 2000 to 1,427 in 2010, indicating a small growth of 0.49%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 9.43% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,101 | #19,075 | -5.38% |
| Count | 1,420 | 1,427 | 0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.48 | -9.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mustard
The ethnic landscape of those with the surname 'Mustard' has also seen shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority (96.83%) identified as White, but this decreased to 95.02% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.85% to 1.05%, while those reporting two or more races increased from 1.41% to 1.89%. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic category, which saw an increase from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.40% in 2010, representing a substantial rise of 122.22%. There were no reported changes within the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories for the given period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 95.02% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.89% | 34.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 1.4% | 122.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.05% | 23.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |