Explore the Family Name Murdough
The meaning of Murdough
Scottish and Irish: variant of Murdoch. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Murdough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Murdough has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,073rd but jumped to 60,790th in 2010, representing an 8% increase. The number of people with this surname also increased from 280 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, an increase of over 18%. The proportion of individuals with the Murdough surname per 100,000 people also moved up from 0.1 to 0.11 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #60,790 | 8% |
| Count | 280 | 331 | 18.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murdough
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the Murdough surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this figure saw a slight decrease from 89.64% to 87.92%. The percentage of those identifying as Black marginally increased from 8.57% to 8.76% within the same time frame. It's worth noting that there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic communities recorded in either year, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero. However, a new ethnic identity emerged in 2010 with 1.81% reporting they belonged to two or more races. Data for specific individuals is suppressed (S) to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.64% | 87.92% | -1.92% |
| Black | 8.57% | 8.76% | 2.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |