Explore the Family Name Mylin
The meaning of Mylin
Danish: possibly of German origin, unexplained. This surname is also found in northern Germany, where it is very rare.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mylin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mylin has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mylin ranked 68,782 in popularity with a count of 267 bearers per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 79,075 with only 241 bearers per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of approximately 14.96% in rank and 9.74% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #79,075 | -14.96% |
| Count | 267 | 241 | -9.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mylin
In terms of ethnicity, the Mylin surname is predominantly associated with white ethnic identity. The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that in 2000, about 98.88% of the individuals with this surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure dropped slightly to 97.10%, indicating a change of -1.80%. Interestingly, no individuals bearing the Mylin name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.88% | 97.1% | -1.8% |
| 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% |