Explore the Family Name Murdaugh
The meaning of Murdaugh
Altered form of Murdoch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Murdaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Murdaugh has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,618th most common surname, and by 2010, it had climbed to the 20,309th position, representing a growth of 1.5%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 1,194 people in 2000 to 1,309 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.63%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.44.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,618 | #20,309 | 1.5% |
| Count | 1,194 | 1,309 | 9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murdaugh
As for ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Murdaugh surname is primarily associated with White and Black ethnic identities. In 2000, 57.20% of Murdaughs identified as White, decreasing slightly to 55.69% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Murdaughs identifying as Black increased from 39.20% in 2000 to 40.11% in 2010. A small proportion also identified with two or more races, increasing marginally from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. There were no Murdaughs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.2% | 55.69% | -2.64% |
| Black | 39.2% | 40.11% | 2.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.83% | 8.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 1.07% | -15.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |