Explore the Family Name Mcmurdo
The meaning of Mcmurdo
Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Muircheartaigh or Mac Muircheartaich, ‘son of Muircheartach’, a personal name meaning ‘sea-ruler’. In Scotland the name was often lenited to give McCurdy. Compare Murdoch and Moriarty. The name was also used to Anglicize Mac Murchaidh (see McMorrow).
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How common is the last name Mcmurdo in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcmurdo has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mcmurdo was ranked 50,468 in popularity, with a count of 389 individuals carrying that surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 53,538 and the count dropped slightly to 386 individuals. This represents a change of -6.08 in ranking and -0.77 in count. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.14 percent during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #53,538 | -6.08% |
| Count | 389 | 386 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcmurdo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Mcmurdo surname identify as White, accounting for 94.09 percent in 2000 and 93.78 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, with only a 0.56 percent increase from 1.80 percent in 2000 to 1.81 percent in 2010. There was, however, a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping by 40.31 percent from 1.29 percent in 2000 to 1.81 percent in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease by 17.67 percent, falling from 2.83 percent to 2.33 percent during the same timeframe. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 93.78% | -0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 2.33% | -17.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 1.81% | 0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.81% | 40.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |