Explore the Family Name Musarra
The meaning of Musarra
Italian (Sicily): probably from a personal name based on Arabic masarrah ‘happiness’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Sal, Antonio, Francesco, Giuseppina, Rosario, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Musarra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Musarra has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Musarra was ranked 39,678th in terms of popularity and had 521 recorded instances. By 2010, the rank had somewhat declined to 43,732nd with 493 instances, marking a decrease of 10.22% in rank and 5.37% in count. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people also fell by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #43,732 | -10.22% |
| Count | 521 | 493 | -5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Musarra
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Musarra surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 94.43% to 91.48%. There was an increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, rising from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. The largest relative increase occurred amongst those identifying with two or more races, nearly doubling from 1.34% to 2.64%. Additionally, there was a slight increase in the Hispanic category, moving from 3.07% to 3.85%. However, no changes were observed in Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories as the percentages remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 91.48% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 3.85% | 25.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.64% | 97.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.42% | 47.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |