Explore the Family Name Murzyn
The meaning of Murzyn
Polish: nickname for a dark-skinned man, from murzyn ‘Moor’ (compare English Moore 2).
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How common is the last name Murzyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Murzyn has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 41,448 in 2000 to 44,653 in 2010 - a change of -7.73%. The count also showed a decrease from 495 in 2000 to 481 in 2010, a -2.83% difference. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline from 0.18 to 0.16, indicating an -11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #44,653 | -7.73% |
| Count | 495 | 481 | -2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murzyn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Murzyn has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.74% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 92.93% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.62% to 1.87%, marking a 15.43% rise. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased from 3.43% to 3.12%, a change of -9.04%. A new ethnicity category emerged in 2010, with 1.25% identifying as Hispanic, while zero respondents identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 92.93% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 3.43% | 3.12% | -9.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 1.87% | 15.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |