Explore the Family Name Murgatroyd
The meaning of Murgatroyd
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from a lost place near in Warley (Yorkshire), apparently named with the Middle English personal name Mergret (a form of Margaret) + Middle English rode ‘clearing’ (from Old English rod ‘clearing’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Murgatroyd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Murgatroyd saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 71,808th in popularity but slipped slightly to 72,105th by 2010, marking a decrease of 0.41%. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased from 253 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.72%. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #72,105 | -0.41% |
| Count | 253 | 270 | 6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murgatroyd
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Murgatroyd identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.26% identified as White, increasing to 97.78% in 2010. This shows an increase of 2.65% over the decade. No Murgatroyd individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, none identified as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 97.78% | 2.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |