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

Murgado, 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 Murgado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murgado in America

Murgado is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murgado surname appeared 116 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 Murgado.

The history of the last name Murgado

The surname Murgado originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Galician word "murga," which refers to a type of shrub or bush. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive one, possibly referring to someone who lived near or worked with such vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Murgado surname can be found in the "Tumbo Viejo de Lugo," an ancient manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Murgado" who was a landowner in the area.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the "Foros de Galicia," a collection of legal documents related to land tenure and property rights in the region. Here, a "Juan Murgado" is listed as a tenant farmer.

During the 16th century, the Murgado surname gained prominence through the exploits of the explorer and navigator, Pedro Murgado (c. 1520-1585). He was part of several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the island of Guam.

Another notable figure with this surname was the 17th-century poet and playwright, Diego Murgado (1620-1675). He is best known for his works "La Vida es Sueño" and "El Caballero de Olmedo," which were influential in the development of Spanish Golden Age literature.

In the 18th century, the Murgado family produced a renowned military leader, General Francisco Murgado (1745-1815). He played a crucial role in the Peninsular War against the French, leading several successful campaigns and earning the respect of his contemporaries.

The name Murgado can also be traced to various place names in Galicia, such as the village of Murgados, which likely derived its name from the surname. Other variations of the name include "Murgaz" and "Murgadez," which were common in medieval records.

While the Murgado surname may have originated from a humble descriptive term, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to history, particularly in the fields of exploration, literature, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murgado

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

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 Murgado 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.

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

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