Explore the Family Name Murn
The meaning of Murn
Slovenian: nickname from an old spelling of muren meaning ‘cricket’, formerly also ‘black animal’ (in general); see Muren.
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How common is the last name Murn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Murn has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Murn held the rank of 83,004 in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had climbed to rank 81,181, a change of 2.2%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased during this period, rising from 211 in 2000 to 233 in 2010, an increase of 10.43%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Murn per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #81,181 | 2.2% |
| Count | 211 | 233 | 10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Murn, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 95.73% of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing to 97.42% in 2010, a change of 1.77%. The next largest ethnicity group, Hispanic, saw a decrease from 3.32% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010, a drop of 35.24%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 97.42% | 1.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.32% | 2.15% | -35.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |