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

Muratov, 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 Muratov surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muratov in America

Muratov is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muratov surname appeared 215 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 Muratov.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muratov 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 Muratov

The surname Muratov has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "murat," which means "dark-skinned" or "swarthy." This suggests that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a darker complexion.

Muratov is also believed to be related to the Turkic name "Murat," which has a similar meaning. This connection likely stems from the influence of the Golden Horde and other Turkic peoples on the Russian language and culture during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Muratov surname can be found in the Velvet Book, a 17th-century document that listed noble families in Moscow. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence by that time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Muratov name was Mikhail Muratov (1673-1737), a Russian statesman and diplomat who served as the Governor of Astrakhan. He played a significant role in the expansion of Russian influence in the Caspian region.

Another prominent individual with the Muratov surname was Pavel Muratov (1792-1864), a Russian writer and historian who authored several works on Russian history and literature. His most famous work was a multi-volume history of the Russian people.

During the 19th century, the Muratov name was also associated with the Russian aristocracy. One example is Nikolai Muratov (1808-1879), a Russian nobleman and military officer who fought in the Crimean War.

In the realm of art, the Muratov surname is linked to Pavel Muratov (1881-1950), a Russian art critic and historian. He was a pioneering figure in the study of Russian avant-garde art and contributed significantly to the understanding of this movement.

Another notable figure with the Muratov surname was Mikhail Muratov (1908-1993), a Soviet writer and poet. He was known for his works that celebrated the achievements of the Soviet people and the communist ideology.

While the Muratov surname has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the 16th century in Russia, where it emerged as a descriptive nickname for individuals with a darker complexion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muratov

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

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

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