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

Mur, 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 Mur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mur in America

Mur is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mur surname appeared 201 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 Mur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mur 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 Mur

The surname "Mur" is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "mur," meaning "wall" or "fortification." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked on a wall or fortification.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Mur" or "Murs." It was commonly found in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Burgundy. The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a document from the Duchy of Normandy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Guillaume Mur, a French nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. He was known for his participation in the Third Crusade and was mentioned in several contemporary chronicles.

Another notable figure with the surname "Mur" was Jean de Mur, a French architect and engineer who lived in the 15th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the construction of several castles and fortifications in France, including the iconic Château de Chambord.

In the 16th century, the name "Mur" was associated with a prominent family from the city of Rouen in Normandy. The Mur family was actively involved in local politics and held influential positions within the city's administration.

Later in history, a notable bearer of the name was Pierre Mur, a French soldier and explorer who lived in the 17th century. He gained fame for his expedition to the Mississippi River region in North America and his encounters with Native American tribes.

Another individual of note was Marie-Antoinette Mur, a French artist and painter who lived during the 18th century. She was known for her portraits and landscapes, which were highly regarded during her lifetime.

Over the centuries, the name "Mur" has been found in various regions of France, as well as in other parts of Europe, where French immigrants and their descendants settled. It has also been subject to various spelling variations, such as "Mure," "Muir," and "Muire."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mur

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

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

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