Explore the Family Name Murrie
The meaning of Murrie
Scottish: variant of Murray.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Murrie in the United States?
The surname Murrie saw a slight dip in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Murrie held rank 60,706 and decreased to rank 65,244 by 2010, representing a 7.48% drop. The count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly decreased from 310 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, a decline of about 1.94%. The proportion of people named Murrie per 100,000 also fell by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #65,244 | -7.48% |
| Count | 310 | 304 | -1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murrie
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed shifts among those carrying the Murrie surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 84.52% to 80.59%, a change of -4.65%. The Hispanic population increased from 1.61% to 2.96%, marking an increase of 83.85%. Those identifying as Black saw an increase from 11.94% to 14.80%, translating to a 23.95% rise. There was no change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0%. However, representation from two or more races dropped from 1.61% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.52% | 80.59% | -4.65% |
| Black | 11.94% | 14.8% | 23.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 2.96% | 83.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |