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

Muchow, 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 Muchow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muchow in America

Muchow is the 25136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muchow surname appeared 987 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 Muchow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muchow 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 Muchow

The surname MUCHOW has its origins in Poland and dates back to the early 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "mucha," meaning "fly," suggesting that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who exhibited characteristics similar to a fly.

The earliest recorded instance of the MUCHOW surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Krakow, where it appears in a document dated 1412. This document mentions a certain "Jan Muchow," who was a merchant residing in the city at that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MUCHOW name became more prevalent in various regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Poznan, Gdansk, and Warsaw. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Pawel MUCHOW (1538-1612), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver who contributed to the intricate designs found in several churches and cathedrals across Poland.

2. Katarzyna MUCHOW (1602-1678), a prominent figure in the Polish Reformation movement, known for her influential writings and advocacy for religious tolerance.

3. Michal MUCHOW (1677-1743), a respected military commander who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army during the Great Northern War against Sweden.

4. Anna MUCHOW (1719-1792), a acclaimed artist whose paintings captured the landscapes and everyday life of 18th century Poland.

5. Stanislaw MUCHOW (1801-1876), a distinguished scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages and their origins.

While the MUCHOW surname is deeply rooted in Polish history, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. Some variations in spelling, such as MUCHOFF and MUCHEV, can be found in certain regions, reflecting the influence of local dialects and language adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muchow

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

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

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