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

Murao, 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 Murao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murao in America

Murao is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murao surname appeared 172 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 Murao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murao 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 Murao

The surname MURAO has its origins in Japan, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Murao, a village located in the Niigata Prefecture. The name itself is derived from the Japanese words "mu," meaning "village," and "rao," which refers to a specific type of grassy field or meadow.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the MURAO surname can be found in the Kagoshima Prefecture's regional records from the late 1500s. These records detail the activities of a samurai family bearing the name MURAO, who were minor landowners and vassals to the powerful Shimazu clan.

In the early 1700s, a prominent scholar and poet named MURAO Masahiro (1670-1746) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of classical Japanese literature. His works, including the anthology "Murao-shu," are still studied and celebrated today.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the MURAO surname was also associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen. Notably, MURAO Yasunaga (1725-1798) was a renowned lacquerware artist whose intricate designs adorned the personal belongings of the shogunate and samurai nobility.

The 19th century saw the rise of MURAO Toshinaga (1819-1892), a revered Buddhist monk and calligrapher. His calligraphic works were highly sought after, and he is credited with popularizing the unique "Murao-style" of Japanese calligraphy.

Another notable figure was MURAO Kenji (1886-1962), a distinguished military officer who served in both the Imperial Japanese Army and the post-World War II Self-Defense Forces. He was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun for his bravery and leadership during the Russo-Japanese War.

While the MURAO surname may not be as widespread as some others in Japan, it has a rich historical legacy spanning centuries, with individuals who have made significant contributions to various aspects of Japanese culture, arts, and military affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murao

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

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

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