Explore the Family Name Murrill
The meaning of Murrill
English: variant of Murrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Murrill in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Murrill has had a slight increase. In 2000, it ranked 24,807th in the United States and increased to rank 24,572nd by 2010. This represents a 0.95% change in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 942 in 2000 to 1,017 in 2010, which equates to a 7.96% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 2.86%, from 0.35 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,807 | #24,572 | 0.95% |
| Count | 942 | 1,017 | 7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murrill
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Murrill surname. In 2010, the majority of bearers identified as White (63.62%), followed by Black (30.29%). Although the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 2.71% from 2000, the percentage of Black individuals increased by 6.06%. There was also a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 55.94% from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 36.04%, from 3.08% to 1.97%. It's important to note that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.39% | 63.62% | -2.71% |
| Black | 28.56% | 30.29% | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 3.15% | 55.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 1.97% | -36.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |