Explore the Family Name Muthig
The meaning of Muthig
German: nickname for a high-spirited or courageous man, from Middle High German muotic ‘lively, brave’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muthig in the United States?
According to the data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muthig saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Muthig was ranked at 69,636, however, by 2010, it dropped to rank 76,029, representing a decline of 9.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 263 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, a change of -3.8%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Muthig surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.1 to 0.09 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #76,029 | -9.18% |
| Count | 263 | 253 | -3.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muthig
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Muthig identify as White, showing an increase from 98.10% in 2000 to 98.81% in 2010. No significant changes were reported for other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with most categories remaining at zero or showing no change. This implies that there is limited ethnic diversity among people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 98.81% | 0.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |