Explore the Family Name Murgia
The meaning of Murgia
1. Italian (Sardinia): nickname from Sardinian murgia ‘brine’ or murcia ‘marc (of olives), dregs’ (compare Morga). 2. Basque: habitational name from either of the two towns called Murgia, in Araba/Álava and Gipuzkoa provinces, Basque Country (Spain). Compare Murguia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Cecilio, Chiara, Marco, Silvano. Spanish Cruz, Jose, Beatriz, Guadalupe, Paola, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Murgia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Murgia saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Murgia was ranked 48,963 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States and this decreased to 53,204 by 2010, marking an 8.66% drop in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Murgia surname also declined during this period, from 404 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, a 3.71% decrease. The proportion of the Murgia surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #53,204 | -8.66% |
| Count | 404 | 389 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murgia
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Murgia surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been some change observed over the decade. In 2000, the highest percentage of individuals with the Murgia surname identified as White (61.88%), followed by Hispanic (33.91%). By 2010, while the White percentage decreased to 57.33%, the Hispanic identification saw an increase to 39.59%. Ethnicity identification as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. The category of Two or more races showed a significant decrease from 2.72% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.88% | 57.33% | -7.35% |
| Hispanic | 33.91% | 39.59% | 16.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 1.29% | -52.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |