Explore the Family Name Murnahan
The meaning of Murnahan
Irish (Ulster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Muirneacháin ‘descendant of Muirneachán’, a byname from muirneach ‘lovable’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Murnahan in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Murnahan experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Murnahan was ranked as the 66,476th most popular surname, with 278 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank climbed up slightly to 66,371, with an increase of 20 individuals, bringing the total count to 298. Despite this increase, the proportion of Murnahans per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #66,371 | 0.16% |
| Count | 278 | 298 | 7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murnahan
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Murnahan identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.4% identified as White in 2000, which decreased to 94.3% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Black for both years. However, there were some changes in other ethnic identities during this period. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010, as did those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.3% | -2.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |