Explore the Family Name Murrieta
The meaning of Murrieta
Basque: habitational name from Murrieta in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Manuel, Joaquin, Blanca, Francisco, Adalberto, Agustin, Alberto, Alfonso, Alfonzo, Amado, Armando.
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How common is the last name Murrieta in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Murrieta has significantly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name Murrieta rose by over 20 percent, moving from 14,038th place in 2000 to 11,160th place in 2010. Additionally, the number of people with the Murrieta surname grew by almost 44 percent, increasing from 1,970 in 2000 to 2,835 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of the Murrieta surname per 100k people also increased by just over 31 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,038 | #11,160 | 20.5% |
| Count | 1,970 | 2,835 | 43.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.96 | 31.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murrieta
The ethnicity breakdown of those with the surname Murrieta, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a predominance of Hispanic individuals. In 2000, about 92.59 percent of those with the Murrieta surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure rose slightly to 93.58 percent in 2010. There was a notable decline in those identifying as White, from 6.40 percent in 2000 to 5.22 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.25 percent in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as two or more races in either year. The percentage of Black individuals was non-existent in 2000 but rose to 0.35 percent in 2010. A small increase was seen in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 0.51 percent in 2000 to 0.56 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.59% | 93.58% | 1.07% |
| White | 6.4% | 5.22% | -18.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.51% | 0.56% | 9.8% |
| Black | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |