Explore the Family Name Murch
The meaning of Murch
English (Devon): from Middle English murche ‘dwarf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Murch in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Murch" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Murch was ranked as the 15,269th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 15,931st place, representing a 4.34% drop in rank. However, the number of individuals with the Murch surname increased during this time period from 1,767 to 1,824, showing a growth of 3.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.66 to 0.62, marking a 6.06% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,269 | #15,931 | -4.34% |
| Count | 1,767 | 1,824 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Murch surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped from 95.02% to 92.11%, while those identifying as Black rose from 0.40% to 1.26%. There was also an increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity from 2.15% to 2.85%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.28% to 0.38%. Asian/Pacific Islanders saw a decrease in representation, going from 0.79% to 0.71%. Perhaps the most noticeable change was observed among individuals identifying with two or more races, which nearly doubled from 1.36% to 2.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 92.11% | -3.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.85% | 32.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 2.69% | 97.79% |
| Black | 0.4% | 1.26% | 215% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.71% | -10.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.38% | 35.71% |