Find out how popular the last name Moury is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Moury.

Moury, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Moury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moury in America

Moury is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moury surname appeared 158 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Moury.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moury to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Moury

The surname Moury is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "mou," meaning "soft" or "gentle," and may have initially referred to someone with a mild or gentle demeanor.

The earliest known record of the Moury name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, where it was often spelled as "Mouri" or "Mourie." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Moury name was Jean Mouri, a landowner in the village of Bretteville-sur-Ay in the 1300s. His name is mentioned in local records from that period, indicating the presence of the family in the area.

During the 16th century, the Moury name spread to other parts of France, with records showing individuals bearing the name in regions such as Picardy and Île-de-France. One notable figure from this time was Pierre Moury, a merchant and trader who lived in Paris during the late 1500s.

As the name continued to evolve and spread, it also appeared in various historical documents and records. For instance, in the 17th century, the Moury name was found in the parish records of the village of Montferrand, near the city of Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne region.

Over the centuries, the Moury surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Jean-Baptiste Moury (1737-1811), a French painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.
2. Étienne Moury (1768-1840), a French architect who designed several prominent buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.
3. Émile Moury (1825-1896), a French politician and diplomat who served as the French ambassador to Italy in the late 19th century.
4. Léon Moury (1858-1933), a French composer and music educator who taught at the Paris Conservatory.
5. Émile Moury (1887-1962), a French physicist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early television technology.

While the Moury name has its roots in France, over time it has spread to other parts of the world, including North America and other European countries, as families migrated and settled in new regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moury

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Moury.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Moury was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Moury has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Moury was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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