Explore the Family Name Mcmurrin
The meaning of Mcmurrin
Irish: variant of McMorran.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcmurrin in the United States?
The surname McMurrin, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 52,174, but by 2010, it had climbed to 48,995, reflecting a change of 6.09%. The count of individuals with the surname also increased from 374 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, marking a rise of 14.97%. The proportion of McMurrins per 100,000 people similarly saw an increase of 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #48,995 | 6.09% |
| Count | 374 | 430 | 14.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcmurrin
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the surname McMurrin during this period, there was a significant increase (117.60%) in those identifying with two or more races. The proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased by -12.72%, falling from 79.14% in 2000 to 69.07% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic individuals dropped by -12.83%. However, the surname saw an increase among Black individuals, rising by 56.61% from 12.03% in 2000 to 18.84% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.14% | 69.07% | -12.72% |
| Black | 12.03% | 18.84% | 56.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 5.81% | 117.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 3.26% | -12.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |