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

Muchmore, 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 Muchmore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muchmore in America

Muchmore is the 35096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muchmore surname appeared 642 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 Muchmore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muchmore 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 Muchmore

The surname Muchmore is believed to have originated in England, likely during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from a descriptive phrase referring to someone who possessed or desired more of something, such as wealth, land, or possessions. The name may have evolved from the Middle English phrase "muche more," which translates to "much more" in modern English.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a John Muchmore is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 13th century. Another early reference comes from the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1332, which list a Thomas Muchmore.

The name Muchmore has also been associated with various place names in England, such as the village of Muchmoor in Staffordshire. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have taken it from these place names, or that the place names themselves derived from people bearing the Muchmore name.

Notable individuals with the surname Muchmore include Sir Edward Muchmore (c. 1540-1617), an English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. Another prominent figure was John Muchmore (1619-1695), an English Baptist minister and author who published several religious works.

In the 18th century, Thomas Muchmore (1701-1785) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Oxfordshire, known for his contributions to the development of precision timekeeping mechanisms. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Muchmore (1763-1839) was a respected English botanist and illustrator, renowned for her detailed drawings of plants and flowers.

During the 19th century, William Muchmore (1830-1907) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Lancashire, who made significant contributions to the local community through his charitable endeavors.

Throughout its history, the surname Muchmore has maintained a relatively modest presence, but it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from politicians and religious leaders to artisans and scientists. Its origins as a descriptive name reflecting a desire for more possessions or status offer a glimpse into the values and aspirations of those who bore it in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muchmore

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

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 Muchmore 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 Muchmore 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 Muchmore was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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