Explore the Family Name Murtaza
The meaning of Murtaza
Muslim (mainly Pakistan): from the personal name Murtazā, an Urdu variant of Arabic Murtaḍā, from murtaḍā ‘chosen, favoured’. Al-Murtaḍā ‘the Chosen One’ is the attribute of Ali, the first imam of the Shiites.
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How common is the last name Murtaza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Murtaza has seen considerable growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 92,601 in terms of commonality among surnames. However, by 2010, it had jumped to a rank of 56,195, a shift of nearly 39.31 percent. This substantial increase in rank was mirrored by an almost doubling in the sheer number of individuals with the surname, rising from 184 people in 2000 to 364 in 2010. For every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.07 individuals named Murtaza in 2000, increasing to about 0.12 in 2010, showing a growth rate of around 71.43 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #56,195 | 39.31% |
| Count | 184 | 364 | 97.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murtaza
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Murtaza identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. Within this period, this group saw a significant increase from 67.93 percent to 83.24 percent. The census data also indicates a notable decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races, white, Hispanic, and Black. Specifically, the portion of multi-racial individuals dropped sharply from 11.41 percent to 2.47 percent. The percentage of white individuals decreased from 7.61 percent to 5.49 percent, while the Hispanic and Black populations saw decreases of 41.10 percent and 29.75 percent respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 67.93% | 83.24% | 22.54% |
| Black | 9.78% | 6.87% | -29.75% |
| White | 7.61% | 5.49% | -27.86% |
| Two or More Races | 11.41% | 2.47% | -78.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 1.92% | -41.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |