Explore the Family Name Muza
The meaning of Muza
1. Croatian (Muža): probably a nickname or status name derived from muž ‘villager, peasant’ (literally ‘man’). 2. Polish (also Muża): nickname from Kashubian muża ‘cow; stout, corpulent woman; slouch, oaf’. The surname is typical of northern Kashubia (part of Pomerania in Poland). 3. Basque: nickname from muza ‘black stain’. It probably originates from Balmaseda in Biscay (Basque Country, Spain). 4. African (Zimbabwe): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Muza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Muza has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,946 with only 232 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the surname had moved up to rank 68,547 with 287 people having this name, indicating a rise in popularity of approximately 10.92%. The proportion per 100,000 also increased from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, marking an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #68,547 | 10.92% |
| Count | 232 | 287 | 23.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muza
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Muza surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 81.03% in 2000 to 77.70% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname has shown a small increase from 12.50% in 2000 to 13.24% in 2010. Notably, the Black community within the Muza surname has seen a significant increase from 4.74% in 2000 to 6.97% in 2010, marking a 47.05% change. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Muza surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Furthermore, there were no records of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.03% | 77.7% | -4.11% |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 13.24% | 5.92% |
| Black | 4.74% | 6.97% | 47.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |