Explore the Family Name Muralles
The meaning of Muralles
Hispanic (Guatemala): topographic name from Asturian or Catalan muralles, plural of muralla ‘wall’, from Latin muralia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muralles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muralles has shown notable growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Muralles was ranked 38,942nd in popularity, while by 2010 it had risen to 29,138th, reflecting a significant increase of more than 25 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 533 in 2000 to 813 in 2010, or an increase of over 52 percent. The proportion of people with the last name Muralles per 100,000 people likewise increased by 40 percent, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #29,138 | 25.18% |
| Count | 533 | 813 | 52.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.28 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muralles
Regarding ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Muralles identify as Hispanic. This demographic represented 94.56 percent in 2000 and increased slightly to 95.82 percent in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 5.44 percent in 2000 to 3.20 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, a small portion emerged in 2010 that identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, comprising 0.62 percent of the total. No data was reported for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.56% | 95.82% | 1.33% |
| White | 5.44% | 3.2% | -41.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |