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

Muma, 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 Muma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muma in America

Muma is the 30013th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muma surname appeared 782 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 Muma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muma 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 Muma

The surname MUMA is believed to have originated in Germany during the late medieval period, likely between the 13th and 15th centuries. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "muma" or "muoma," which referred to an aunt or elderly woman. As such, the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for a respected elder or relative.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MUMA surname can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, dating back to the late 15th century. The name is also mentioned in various church records and land registries from the regions of Franconia and Swabia during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans MUMA (c. 1520-1590) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg. His family's wealth and influence played a significant role in the economic and cultural development of the region during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of note was Johann MUMA (1628-1701), a Lutheran theologian and author from Hesse. He wrote several influential treatises on religious doctrine and philosophy, which were widely circulated throughout Central Europe during the latter half of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a man named Jakob MUMA (1745-1818) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and craftsman in the town of Schwäbisch Gmünd in Württemberg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across the German states.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent figure was the Prussian military officer and statesman, Wilhelm von MUMA (1792-1862). He served as a general during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a high-ranking diplomat, representing the interests of the Kingdom of Prussia in various international affairs.

Another notable individual was the German painter and illustrator, Emilie MUMA (1848-1923). Her works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, were widely exhibited and celebrated throughout the late 19th century, earning her recognition as one of the leading artists of the Biedermeier style.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muma

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

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

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