Explore the Family Name Muston
The meaning of Muston
English: habitational name from either of the places in Leicestershire and Yorkshire so named, from Old English mūs ‘mouse’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Muston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Muston experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Muston was ranked 45,829 in terms of popularity and by 2010, the rank dropped to 47,791, marking a reduction of 4.28%. Nonetheless, the actual count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 439 to 443 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 0.91%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname Muston decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #47,791 | -4.28% |
| Count | 439 | 443 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muston
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Muston identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 94.76% and 94.58% respectively. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a notable increase from 1.59% to 3.61%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a complete drop to zero by 2010 from 1.37% and 1.59% in 2000. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 94.58% | -0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 3.61% | 127.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 0% | -100% |