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

Muskus, 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 Muskus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muskus in America

Muskus is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muskus surname appeared 162 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 Muskus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muskus 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 Muskus

The surname MUSKUS is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Muskat," which refers to the nutmeg spice. This suggests that the name may have been associated with merchants or traders involved in the spice trade during that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MUSKUS surname can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the German state of Saxony from the late 16th century. These records indicate that the name was present in various towns and villages across the region.

In the 17th century, the MUSKUS surname appeared in several historical documents, including property records and tax rolls. For instance, a Johann MUSKUS was listed as a landowner in the town of Zwickau, Saxony, in 1632.

As the centuries progressed, the MUSKUS name spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. In the 18th century, a notable figure with this surname was Friedrich MUSKUS (1727-1811), a German theologian and author who published several works on Christian theology and philosophy.

During the 19th century, the MUSKUS name gained prominence in the arts and literature. One such individual was the German painter and printmaker, Emil MUSKUS (1856-1924), whose works were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the MUSKUS surname was Hans MUSKUS (1872-1945), a German architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of several German cities in the early 20th century.

In the 20th century, the MUSKUS name continued to be associated with various professions and fields. One prominent figure was Erich MUSKUS (1906-1983), a German chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of synthetic polymers.

While the MUSKUS surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the German word "Muskat" and its association with the spice trade in the 16th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muskus

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

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

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