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

Murias, 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 Murias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murias in America

Murias is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murias surname appeared 158 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 Murias.

The history of the last name Murias

The surname MURIAS is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era in the regions of Galicia and Asturias. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "murus," which translates to "wall" or "fortification." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked on defensive structures like town walls or castles.

One of the earliest documented references to the MURIAS surname is found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a 14th-century manuscript that recorded feudal landholdings and obligations. This historic record mentions several individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the northern regions of Spain during that time.

The MURIAS name can also be traced back to various place names in Galicia and Asturias, such as Murias de Paredes and Murias de Rechivaldo, which likely contributed to the surname's origins. These place names may have derived from the Latin "murus" or from the Galician-Portuguese word "muría," meaning "boundary wall" or "enclosure."

Notable individuals bearing the MURIAS surname include Pedro Murias (1537-1610), a Spanish architect and sculptor who designed several churches and monasteries in Galicia during the Renaissance period. Another noteworthy figure is Andrés Murias (1763-1833), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain.

In the 18th century, Juan Murias (1712-1785) was a prominent Spanish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of Galicia. His descendants continued to carry the MURIAS name, contributing to its legacy in the region.

The MURIAS surname also has a presence in other Spanish-speaking countries due to migration and settlement patterns. For instance, José María Murias (1870-1942), a Cuban politician and journalist, was a influential figure in the early 20th century.

Additionally, the MURIAS name can be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that individuals with this surname may have migrated or settled in different regions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murias

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

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

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