Explore the Family Name Murra
The meaning of Murra
1. Italian (Sicily): topographic name from Sicilian murra ‘large rock, mass of rocks’ or a habitational name from a place called with this word. 2. East Frisian: unexplained. 3. Albanian: nickname from murrë (definite form murra) ‘dark gray cow’. 4. In some cases possibly also an altered form of Scottish Murray.
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How common is the last name Murra in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Murra' saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Murra' was ranked 62,775th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 71,478th position, indicating a change of -13.86%. The count of individuals with the 'Murra' surname also decreased from 298 in 2000 to 273 in 2010, a change of -8.39%. This suggests that the proportion per 100k of the population with this surname also fell from 0.11 to 0.09 during the same period, representing an overall decrease of -18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #71,478 | -13.86% |
| Count | 298 | 273 | -8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murra
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Murra' also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with the 'Murra' surname identified as white (92.28%) but this proportion dropped to 82.42% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic increased considerably from 3.02% in 2000 to 12.45% in 2010. There was also a slight increase among those identifying as black, from 2.01% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. Meanwhile, 1.83% reported being of two or more races in 2010, a category not represented in 2000. No significant representation was found for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.28% | 82.42% | -10.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 12.45% | 312.25% |
| Black | 2.01% | 2.2% | 9.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |