Explore the Family Name Muzzy
The meaning of Muzzy
English: variant of Mussey. Compare Muzzey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muzzy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Muzzy' has seen a slight decrease in rank popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from 20,800 to 20,910; this represents a change of -0.53%. However, the count or number of people with the Muzzy surname increased by 6.78% during the same period, from 1,180 to 1,260. The proportion per 100k fell marginally by -2.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,800 | #20,910 | -0.53% |
| Count | 1,180 | 1,260 | 6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.43 | -2.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muzzy
Regarding ethnic identity distribution among individuals with the Muzzy surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw significant increases, rising by 63.24% and 86.27% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also saw a substantial jump, increasing by 145.59%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White showed a slight decrease of -1.16%. The Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories saw reductions of -20.09% and -30.39%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 93.73% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 1.83% | -20.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.67% | 145.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 1.11% | 63.24% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.95% | 86.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0.71% | -30.39% |