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

Murgia, 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 Murgia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murgia in America

Murgia is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murgia surname appeared 389 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 Murgia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murgia 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 Murgia

The surname Murgia originates from Italy, and its roots can be traced back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "murgia," which refers to a plateau or a tableland, particularly in the regions of Puglia and Basilicata in southern Italy.

Murgia was initially a toponymic surname, meaning it was derived from a place name. It is believed that the earliest bearers of this surname were residents of or hailed from the Murgia region, a vast expanse of limestone plateaus that stretch across parts of Puglia and Basilicata.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Murgia can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. This historical record mentions individuals with the surname Murgia, indicating their presence in the region during that period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Murgia. One prominent figure was Giacomo Murgia (1567-1644), an Italian painter and architect from Lecce, who was renowned for his works in the Baroque style. His artistic contributions can be seen in various churches and buildings across southern Italy.

Another influential bearer of the name was Antonio Murgia (1830-1897), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, Vincenzo Murgia (1906-1976) was a respected Italian archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman culture and artifacts through his extensive excavations and research.

More recently, Roberta Murgia (born 1972) is a contemporary Italian author and journalist who has penned several acclaimed novels and non-fiction works, exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues.

Lastly, Paolo Murgia (born 1981) is a professional Italian football player who has represented various clubs in Italy's top league, Serie A, and the Italian national team, earning recognition for his defensive prowess on the field.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Murgia has been carried by individuals across various professions and time periods, reflecting its deep-rooted history and connection to the Italian region from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murgia

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

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

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