Explore the Family Name Muraca
The meaning of Muraca
Italian: variant of Morace. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Cesare, Marcello, Mario, Ottavio, Pasquale, Pietro, Valentino.
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How common is the last name Muraca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Muraca' experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,680th, dropping to 51,941st in 2010, indicating a -0.51% change. However, the number of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 378 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, marking a 5.82% growth. It's interesting to note that the proportion of people per 100,000 with the 'Muraca' surname remained consistent at 0.14 during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #51,941 | -0.51% |
| Count | 378 | 400 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muraca
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Muraca surname identified as White, with a small decrease from 96.83% in 2000 to 96% in 2010. There was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within the Muraca surname population in both census years. The Hispanic identity saw a notable growth from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010, indicating a 72.96% increase. There were no individuals who identified with two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 96% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.75% | 72.96% |
| 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% |