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

Muiruri, 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 Muiruri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muiruri in America

Muiruri is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muiruri surname appeared 223 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 Muiruri.

The history of the last name Muiruri

The surname Muiruri is of Kenyan origin, specifically from the Kikuyu people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Kenya. The name is believed to have originated in the late 18th century or early 19th century.

The word "Muiruri" is derived from the Kikuyu language and is thought to mean "one who comes from the place of the trees." It is likely that the name was initially used to identify individuals who lived in or near heavily forested areas.

Early records of the name Muiruri are scarce, as written records were not widely kept in traditional Kikuyu society. However, oral histories and genealogies have preserved some examples of the name's usage.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Muiruri was Muiruri Kihara, a renowned Kikuyu elder and spiritual leader who lived in the mid-19th century. He was highly respected for his wisdom and knowledge of Kikuyu traditions.

Another notable figure was Muiruri Ngara, a Kikuyu warrior and leader who played a significant role in the resistance against British colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was known for his bravery and unwavering spirit.

During the colonial era, the name Muiruri was often anglicized or misspelled in official records, leading to variations such as Muiruri, Muiruri, or Muiruri. However, the original spelling and pronunciation have been preserved within the Kikuyu community.

In more recent times, individuals with the surname Muiruri have achieved prominence in various fields. For example, Muiruri Wanjau was a prominent Kenyan politician and member of parliament who served from the 1960s until his death in 2003.

Another notable figure is Muiruri Mugo, a renowned Kenyan writer and academic who has published several works exploring Kikuyu culture and identity. He was born in 1939 and continues to be an influential voice in Kenyan literature.

While the surname Muiruri is deeply rooted in Kikuyu culture and history, it has also spread beyond Kenya and can be found among individuals of Kenyan descent living in other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muiruri

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

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 Muiruri 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.

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 Muiruri was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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