Explore the Family Name Murat
The meaning of Murat
1. French: habitational name from (Le) Murat, the name of several places in Allier, Cantal, Corrèze, Puy-de-Dôme, and Tarn. This surname is also found in Haiti. 2. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from murat ‘wish, aim’, a word of Arabic origin (see Murad). 3. Croatian: from the Turkish Muslim personal name Murat of Arabic origin (see Murad). This surname originated as a nickname during the Turkish occupation of the Balkans. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Chantelle, Emile, Marie Anne, Raynald, Solange.
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How common is the last name Murat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Murat has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Murat was ranked at 41,793 and by 2010, it had climbed to rank 36,426, marking a positive change of 12.84%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 490 in 2000 to 614 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 25.31%. The proportion of people named Murat per 100,000 also saw an increase of 16.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #36,426 | 12.84% |
| Count | 490 | 614 | 25.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.21 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Murat also shifted between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. By 2010, there was a significant rise of 51.47% in the Hispanic community adopting this surname. Additionally, the Black community bearing the surname Murat grew by 14.77%, reaching 49.19% of the total. However, those identifying as White experienced a decline of 14.74%, reducing their share to 40.72%. The number of individuals claiming two or more races also dropped by 22.59%. There was no recorded change within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42.86% | 49.19% | 14.77% |
| White | 47.76% | 40.72% | -14.74% |
| Two or More Races | 6.73% | 5.21% | -22.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.09% | 51.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |