Explore the Family Name Mur
The meaning of Mur
1. Catalan: habitational name from any of the places containing mur ‘wall’. 2. Slovenian: from mur ‘black’, also ‘black animal’ or ‘cricket’ (the insect), as a nickname most likely applied to a man with dark hair or complexion. Compare Moore.
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How common is the last name Mur in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mur has seen slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 92,601st most common, with a count of 184 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank increased to 91,625th, and the count of people with this surname grew to 201. This represents an increase of 1.05% in ranking and a 9.24% increase in the number of individuals known to have the Mur surname. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.07 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #91,625 | 1.05% |
| Count | 184 | 201 | 9.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mur
The ethnicity distribution of the Mur surname has also experienced significant shifts over the decade as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest reported ethnicity group for this surname was White at 59.78%, followed by Hispanic at 17.93%. A decade later, the Hispanic representation dramatically increased to 39.30%, while the White category decreased to 42.79%. In comparison, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a drop of 51.52%, and the Black ethnic identity rose to 11.94%, up from 6.52% in 2000. The 'Two or more races' category disappeared completely in 2010, whereas the American Indian and Alaskan Native category recorded no change, remaining at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.78% | 42.79% | -28.42% |
| Hispanic | 17.93% | 39.3% | 119.19% |
| Black | 6.52% | 11.94% | 83.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.24% | 4.48% | -51.52% |
| Two or More Races | 6.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |