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

Mulet, 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 Mulet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mulet in America

Mulet is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mulet surname appeared 413 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 Mulet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mulet 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 Mulet

The surname Mulet is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "mulet," which means "little mule" or "young mule." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or occupational name to someone who worked with mules or was associated with them in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mulet can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a collection of documents from the Saint-Victor Abbey in Marseille, dating back to the 11th century. In this manuscript, there are references to individuals bearing the name Mulet, indicating its presence in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family named Mulet residing in the town of Arles, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence. This family was known for their involvement in the local textile industry and played a significant role in the town's economic and social life.

During the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Mulet was Jean Mulet, a French poet and composer who lived from approximately 1330 to 1400. He was renowned for his contributions to the ars nova style of music and his compositions were widely performed and appreciated during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual bearing the name Mulet was Pierre Mulet, a French mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1540 to 1616. He was a professor at the University of Paris and made significant contributions to the study of trigonometry and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 17th century, the Mulet family established themselves in the region of Languedoc, particularly in the town of Montpellier. One member of this family, Jacques Mulet (1618-1688), was a renowned physician and botanist who made important discoveries in the field of plant classification and taxonomy.

Over time, variations of the name emerged, such as Mullet, Mulette, and Muletier, which were likely derived from the same root word. Additionally, there were instances where the name was associated with certain place names, such as Mulet-le-Château, a commune in the Isère department of southeastern France.

While the surname Mulet has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the southern regions of France, where it first emerged as a distinct surname during the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mulet

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

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

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