Find out how popular the last name Mhoon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mhoon.

Mhoon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mhoon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mhoon in America

Mhoon is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mhoon surname appeared 395 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mhoon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mhoon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mhoon

The surname Mhoon is believed to have originated in Scotland, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "mùn," meaning "to instruct" or "to teach," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a teacher or instructor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mhoon can be found in the parish records of Inverness-shire, Scotland, from the late 17th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname, indicating that it was established in the region during that time.

In the 18th century, the name Mhoon began to appear in various historical documents and records across Scotland. For example, in 1724, a man named Robert Mhoon was listed as a merchant in the city of Glasgow. Another notable individual was John Mhoon, a prominent landowner in Aberdeenshire, who lived from 1745 to 1812.

As the centuries progressed, the Mhoon family spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. In the 19th century, several individuals with the surname achieved notable accomplishments. One such person was William Mhoon (1827-1901), a Scottish-born engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States.

Another notable Mhoon was Elizabeth Mhoon (1865-1942), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and was involved in the Women's Social and Political Union. She was arrested multiple times for her participation in protests and demonstrations.

In the 20th century, the name Mhoon continued to appear in various professions and fields. One prominent figure was James Mhoon (1912-1995), a Scottish-American author and playwright who wrote several critically acclaimed works, including the novel "The Highland Croft" and the play "The Thistle and the Rose."

While the surname Mhoon is not as common as some other Scottish names, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various areas, including engineering, activism, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mhoon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mhoon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mhoon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mhoon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mhoon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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