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

Mull, 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 Mull surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mull in America

Mull is the 3774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mull surname appeared 9,377 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Mull.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mull 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 Mull

The surname "Mull" is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mul," which referred to a small hill or a bare promontory. This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a topographic surname, describing a person who lived near or on a small hill or promontory.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a John de la Mulle, while the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a Richard atte Mulle. These early spellings, such as "de la Mulle" and "atte Mulle," indicate that the name was originally associated with a specific location or landmark.

During the medieval period, the name was often spelled in various ways, including "Mull," "Mulle," "Mole," and "Molle." This variation in spelling was common at the time due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions and the influence of regional dialects.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname "Mull." One such person was Sir John Mull (c. 1470-1538), who served as a member of the Privy Council under King Henry VIII. Another notable figure was Thomas Mull (1598-1672), a prominent English lawyer and member of the Long Parliament during the English Civil War.

In the literary world, George Mull (1785-1861) was a Scottish poet and writer who wrote several works celebrating Scottish culture and traditions. Similarly, John Mull (1868-1940) was an American author and journalist known for his contributions to the outdoor literature genre.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Mull" being associated with a place name is the village of Mull in Derbyshire, England. This village likely derived its name from the Old English word "mul," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its topographic origins.

Other notable figures with the surname "Mull" include William Mull (1619-1680), an English mathematician and astronomer, and Robert Mull (1733-1808), a Scottish painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mull

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

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

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