Explore the Family Name Muratalla
The meaning of Muratalla
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Moratalla.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Muratalla in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Muratalla has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Muratalla was ranked 31,053 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 25,403, marking an increase of 18.19 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly during this period, from 707 to 974, a change of 37.77 percent. The proportion of Muratallas per 100,000 people increased as well, going from 0.26 to 0.33, indicating a rise of 26.92 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #25,403 | 18.19% |
| Count | 707 | 974 | 37.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.33 | 26.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muratalla
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Muratalla, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority of individuals identify as Hispanic. This remained consistent from 2000 to 2010, with 97.03 percent identifying as Hispanic in 2000 and slightly more, 97.95 percent, in 2010. There was a small percentage who identified as White, which decreased from 2.26 percent in 2000 to 1.64 percent in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.03% | 97.95% | 0.95% |
| White | 2.26% | 1.64% | -27.43% |
| 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% |