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

Mulkins, 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 Mulkins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mulkins in America

Mulkins is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mulkins surname appeared 312 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 Mulkins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mulkins 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 Mulkins

The surname Mulkins is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the 13th century. The name derives from the Old English word "mol," meaning "small hill" or "mound," and the suffix "-kin," which is a diminutive form indicating "little." It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a small hill or mound.

In its early days, the surname was spelled in various ways, including Molkin, Molkins, Mulkyn, and Mulkyn. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "Molkyn."

The Mulkins surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was John Mulkins, a merchant from London, who was mentioned in the City of London Records in 1432.

Another notable figure was Richard Mulkins, a member of the English Parliament who represented the borough of Ipswich in 1558. He played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of his time.

In the 17th century, Thomas Mulkins (1620-1689) was a prominent Puritan minister who served as the rector of St. Mary Abchurch in London. He was known for his sermons and writings on religious matters.

During the 18th century, Jane Mulkins (1732-1801) was a renowned author and poet from Yorkshire. Her collection of poems, titled "The Woodland Musings," was widely acclaimed and celebrated her love for nature and the countryside.

In the 19th century, Sir William Mulkins (1845-1921) was a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army. He played a crucial role in several campaigns, including the Second Boer War, and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership.

While the Mulkins surname is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mulkins

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Mulkins, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!