Explore the Family Name Muus
The meaning of Muus
German (Hamburg): nickname for someone supposedly resembling a mouse, in appearance or timidity, from Middle High German mūs ‘mouse’. Compare Maus and Muhs.
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How common is the last name Muus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Muus has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 118,954 but it improved to 115,639 in 2010, marking a change of 2.79%. The count of individuals with this last name also increased from 135 to 151 during this decade, signifying an 11.85% rise. However, the proportion of people with the Muus surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #115,639 | 2.79% |
| Count | 135 | 151 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muus
When looking at the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Muus as per the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 91.85% to 89.4%. During this period, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase, going from 0 to 3.97%. No changes were recorded in the categories for Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.85% | 89.4% | -2.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |