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

Murbach, 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 Murbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murbach in America

Murbach is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murbach surname appeared 248 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 Murbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murbach 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 Murbach

The surname Murbach is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the placename "Murbach," a town located in the Alsace region of modern-day eastern France. The name itself is derived from the Old High German words "mur," meaning "wall," and "bach," meaning "stream," which suggests a connection to a fortified settlement near a watercourse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Murbach can be found in the Codex Hirsaugiensis, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Gisilbertus de Murobach," indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, records from the town of Murbach itself mention several individuals bearing the surname, such as Johannes Murbach (c. 1320-1390), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the abbot of the Murbach Abbey. Another notable figure from this period was Konrad Murbach (c. 1340-1415), a skilled artisan who was commissioned to create intricate woodcarvings for various churches and monasteries in the region.

Moving forward to the 16th century, the name Murbach appears in the records of the Palatinate region of Germany, with Hans Murbach (c. 1510-1585) being a prominent figure. He was a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the time.

In the 17th century, the Murbach surname gained recognition in the field of education with Johann Michael Murbach (1640-1715), a respected scholar and educator who authored several influential works on theology and philosophy. He served as the rector of the renowned University of Heidelberg during his lifetime.

Another notable individual with the surname Murbach was Maximilian Murbach (1765-1830), a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout history, the Murbach surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, artisans, merchants, and military personnel, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murbach

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Murbach, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!