Explore the Family Name Murdy
The meaning of Murdy
Scottish and Irish: variant of Murdoch, and possibly also a shortened form of McMurdie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Murdy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Murdy" saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 42056 nationwide but slipped to 49999 in 2010, indicating an 18.89% decrease. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 486 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, marking a 13.79% dip. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Murdy per 100k went down by 22.22%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #49,999 | -18.89% |
| Count | 486 | 419 | -13.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murdy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Murdy" has seen some changes as well based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2000, 95.06% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.27% in 2010. There was no recorded instance of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders for both years. Individuals associating themselves with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 2.86%, not having been present in the 2000 records. Hispanic representation with the surname increased by 15.97% in 2010. Notably, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers were present in 2000, but disappeared in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 94.27% | -0.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.67% | 15.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |