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

Mulea, 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 Mulea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mulea in America

Mulea is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mulea surname appeared 161 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 Mulea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mulea 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 Mulea

The surname MULEA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. The earliest records of this name can be traced back to the 14th century.

One of the earliest documented instances of the MULEA surname appears in a land registry from the town of Montella, located in the Campania region of Italy, dated around 1380. This record mentions a family by the name of MULEA who owned a small vineyard in the area.

The name MULEA is thought to be derived from the Latin word "mulus," meaning mule. It is speculated that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname, possibly referring to someone who worked with mules or had a connection to these animals in some way.

In the 15th century, the MULEA name can be found in various official records from the city of Naples. One notable individual from this time period was Giovanni MULEA (1435-1502), a respected merchant and trader who established a successful business exporting goods from the port of Naples to other Mediterranean regions.

During the 16th century, the MULEA surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Calabria and Sicily. One prominent figure from this era was Antonio MULEA (1520-1585), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the city of Reggio Calabria.

In the 17th century, the name MULEA appeared in records from the Vatican Archives, indicating that members of the family may have held positions within the Catholic Church. One such individual was Giacomo MULEA (1645-1712), a cleric who served as a secretary to a cardinal in Rome.

As the MULEA surname continued to spread throughout Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 18th century, a branch of the MULEA family established themselves in Spain, where they were involved in the wine-making industry. One notable figure from this period was Francisco MULEA (1725-1802), a respected winemaker from the Rioja region.

Another significant individual with the MULEA surname was Giuseppe MULEA (1810-1892), an Italian painter and artist who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits during the 19th century. His works can be found in several museums and private collections in Italy.

Throughout its history, the MULEA surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of individuals who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mulea

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

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

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