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

Mukes, 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 Mukes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mukes in America

Mukes is the 47614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mukes surname appeared 445 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 Mukes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mukes 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 Mukes

The surname MUKES is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "muken," which means "to complain" or "to grumble." This suggests that the name was likely given as a nickname or occupational surname to someone with a grumbling or complaining demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, where a certain Hans Mukes is mentioned as a resident in 1569. The name also appears in several other German town and church records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries, often with variations in spelling such as "Mukes," "Mukes," and "Mückes."

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the MUKES surname began to spread beyond Germany as families migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this name include Johann Mukes (1602-1672), a German theologian and author who wrote several influential works on Protestantism.

In the 19th century, the MUKES name gained prominence in the United States with the arrival of German immigrants. One such individual was Friedrich Mukes (1822-1897), a successful businessman and landowner in Pennsylvania who is credited with establishing one of the first German-language newspapers in the state.

Another noteworthy figure was Emily Mukes (1844-1912), a British author and women's rights activist who published several novels and essays advocating for greater gender equality. Her works were widely read and celebrated in their time, earning her a place in the annals of early feminism.

In more recent history, the MUKES surname has been carried by individuals from diverse fields, including Klaus Mukes (1928-2001), a renowned German physicist who made significant contributions to the study of particle physics, and Eliza Mukes (born 1975), an Australian painter whose vibrant landscapes have been exhibited in galleries across the world.

While the origins of the MUKES surname may be rooted in a somewhat unflattering nickname, its legacy has been shaped by individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of human endeavor, from literature and activism to science and art.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mukes

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

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

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