Explore the Family Name Murshed
The meaning of Murshed
Muslim (mainly Bangladesh and Yemen): from a variant of the Arabic personal name Murshid ‘leader, guide, advisor’. Compare Morshed.
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How common is the last name Murshed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Murshed' saw a notable rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, this surname ranked 101,654, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 57,516, suggesting an increase of 43.42 percent in its prevalence. The count of individuals carrying the 'Murshed' surname also showed a significant leap from 164 in 2000 to 354 in 2010, marking an impressive growth of 115.85 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population doubled from 0.06 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #57,516 | 43.42% |
| Count | 164 | 354 | 115.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.12 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murshed
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the 'Murshed' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander held the highest share, increasing from 37.80 percent in 2000 to 39.83 percent in 2010. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 28.05 percent in 2000 to 11.30 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a marked uptick in the percentage of people with the 'Murshed' surname who identified as White, growing from 32.32 percent in 2000 to 46.61 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic emerged in 2010 at 1.98 percent; no such representation existed in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.32% | 46.61% | 44.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 37.8% | 39.83% | 5.37% |
| Two or More Races | 28.05% | 11.3% | -59.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |