Explore the Family Name Del Muro
The meaning of Del Muro
Spanish: variant, with the preposition and definite article del ‘from the’, of Muro. This surname is very rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Mexico.
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How common is the last name Del Muro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Del Muro has been gaining in popularity over the course of the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 62,396th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to become the 57,781st common name, an improvement of 7.4%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this last name also increased during this period, rising from 300 people in 2000 to 352 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 17.33%. The proportion of people bearing the surname Del Muro per 100,000 population also saw an increase, moving from 0.11 to 0.12, a growth of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #57,781 | 7.4% |
| Count | 300 | 352 | 17.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Muro
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Del Muro identify as Hispanic. This group saw a slight increase from 86% in 2000 to 89.2% in 2010, a change of 3.72%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 13% to 9.09%, a drop of 30.08%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86% | 89.2% | 3.72% |
| White | 13% | 9.09% | -30.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |