Explore the Family Name Murman
The meaning of Murman
Altered form of German Mürmann: variant of Mauermann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands. Some characteristic forenames: German Wessel.
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How common is the last name Murman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Murman" has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 65,862 in terms of commonality and by 2010, it had dropped to a ranking of 84,136 marking a decline of 27.75%. The number of people with the surname also fell from 281 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, representing a reduction of 20.64%. Similarly, its proportional representation per 100,000 people decreased from 0.1 to 0.08 during this decade, a drop of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #84,136 | -27.75% |
| Count | 281 | 223 | -20.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Murman" identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.58% and slightly declined to 98.21% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, there were no recorded cases of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 98.21% | -0.38% |
| 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% |