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

Mueller, 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 Mueller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mueller in America

Mueller is the 523rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mueller surname appeared 64,191 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 22 people would have the surname Mueller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mueller 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 Mueller

The surname Mueller is of German origin, derived from the occupational term "Müller," which means "miller" in English. This name can be traced back to the Middle Ages in German-speaking regions of Europe.

Mueller is one of the most common surnames in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, reflecting the importance of the milling trade in those areas. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, appearing in historical records and documents from various German towns and cities.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Mueller was Konrad Mueller, a German monk and theologian who lived from 1325 to 1407. He was an influential thinker during the late medieval period and authored several works on religious philosophy.

Another significant bearer of the Mueller name was Johannes Mueller, a renowned German astronomer and mathematician who lived from 1436 to 1476. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing the first modern celestial globe.

During the Renaissance period, a famous painter named Adam Mueller, also known as Adam Elsheimer, gained recognition for his pioneering work in the development of the German Baroque style. He was born in 1578 and died in 1620.

In the 19th century, Johann Mueller, a German botanist and explorer, made important contributions to the study of plant life in Australia. He was born in 1801 and lived until 1858, publishing numerous works on the flora of the Australian continent.

Another notable figure with the Mueller surname was Friedrich Mueller, a German philosopher and educator who lived from 1834 to 1898. He was a prominent figure in the field of education and advocated for reforms in the German educational system.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Mueller, which has its roots in the medieval German occupation of milling grain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mueller

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

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

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