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

Mui, 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 Mui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mui in America

Mui is the 8743rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mui surname appeared 3,752 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mui 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 Mui

The surname MUI has its origins in China, dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have derived from the Chinese word "mei" which means "plum" or "plum blossom". The name was likely given to someone who lived near a plum tree or orchard, or had a connection to the fruit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MUI can be found in the "Zizhi Tongjian", a historical text compiled during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). It mentions a scholar named Mui Yanshou who lived during the Tang Dynasty and was known for his expertise in Confucian teachings.

In the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368 AD), there was a prominent figure named Mui Zhongjian who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court. He was known for his administrative abilities and his efforts to promote education.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the name Mui gained further recognition when a man named Mui Shengxi became a respected military leader. He was instrumental in suppressing several rebel uprisings and was awarded the title of "Duke of Wuyi" for his service.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), a scholar and poet named Mui Ting gained fame for his literary works and his contributions to the study of classical Chinese literature. He was born in 1683 and died in 1763.

Another notable figure with the surname Mui was Mui Qingsheng, a successful merchant who lived during the late Qing Dynasty. He was born in 1846 and made his fortune through trading in silk and porcelain. His business ventures helped to establish the Mui family as one of the wealthier clans in the region.

While the surname Mui has its roots in ancient China, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and references mentioned here provide insight into the rich heritage and significance of this name within Chinese culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mui

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

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

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