Explore the Family Name Muraco
The meaning of Muraco
Italian: variant of Morace. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Carmine, Gasper.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muraco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muraco has seen a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 56,073rd spot, representing a change of 0.8%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 338 to 365, showing an approximate 8% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #56,073 | 0.8% |
| Count | 338 | 365 | 7.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muraco
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Muraco surname identify as White. In both the 2000 and 2010 census, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.27% to 94.79%, whereas those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase from 3.25% to 3.56%. There were also no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 94.79% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 3.56% | 9.54% |
| 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% |