Explore the Family Name Muster
How common is the last name Muster in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muster saw a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 42,217 in 2000 to 47,272 in 2010, marking an 11.97% decrease. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying the Muster name also decreased by 7.23% during the same period, from 484 people in 2000 to 449 in 2010. This drop was reflected in the proportion of the name per 100,000 people, which decreased by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #47,272 | -11.97% |
| Count | 484 | 449 | -7.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muster
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Muster surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this identity over the decade, from 96.07% to 93.99%. The number of people identifying as Hispanic experienced the most significant increase, surging by 202.91%, from 1.03% in 2000 to 3.12% in 2010. There was also a small increase in the percentage of Musters identifying with two or more races, up 7.59% from 1.45% in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained constant at 0% for both years, indicating either no presence or suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 93.99% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 3.12% | 202.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.56% | 7.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |