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

Muratalla, 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 Muratalla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muratalla in America

Muratalla is the 25403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muratalla surname appeared 974 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 Muratalla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muratalla 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 Muratalla

The surname Muratalla originates from Spain, specifically the region of Murcia. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish phrase "Muro Talla," which translates to "carved wall" or "sculpted wall." This suggests that the name may have originated from an individual or family associated with stone carving or masonry work.

In the 13th century, during the Reconquista period, the town of Muratalla was established in the province of Murcia. It is likely that the surname Muratalla emerged from this town, either as a place of residence or as a reference to its inhabitants. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the late medieval period in Spain.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Muratalla surname was Pedro de Muratalla, a Spanish soldier who fought in the conquest of Granada in the late 15th century. His name appears in historical records from that era, solidifying the presence of the surname during the final stages of the Reconquista.

In the 16th century, the Muratalla family played a significant role in the colonization of the Americas. Juan de Muratalla, born in 1525, was among the early Spanish settlers in Mexico, where he established a prominent family lineage that continues to this day.

Another notable figure with the Muratalla surname was Francisca de Muratalla, a Spanish poet and playwright who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Her works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during her lifetime and provide insight into the cultural and literary aspects of the period.

In the 19th century, Manuel Muratalla was a prominent Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones, which now houses the Ministry of Public Works. His architectural legacy remains a testament to the craftsmanship associated with the Muratalla name.

Throughout its history, the Muratalla surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, settlers, artists, and architects. While its origin can be traced back to the region of Murcia and the town of Muratalla, the name has spread across Spain and to other parts of the world through migration and colonization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muratalla

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

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

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