2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Muriqi
A surname derived from an Albanian toponym referring to someone from a particular location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Muriqi. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Muriqi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Muriqi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Muriqi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Muriqi
The surname MURIQI is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in present-day Kosovo and Albania. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century, a time when the Ottoman Empire had established control over the region.
This surname is thought to be derived from the Albanian word "murik," which means "wall" or "fortification." It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or were responsible for maintaining defensive structures such as walls or fortifications during the Ottoman period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MURIQI surname can be found in a 16th-century Ottoman census document, which listed several families with this name residing in the region of Prizren, Kosovo. The name was also present in various administrative records and historical manuscripts from the same era.
In the 18th century, the MURIQI surname appeared in several Albanian-language manuscripts and literary works, indicating its widespread use among the Albanian population. One notable example is the work of Pjetër Bogdani, a renowned Albanian writer and scholar, who mentioned several individuals with the MURIQI surname in his writings.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the MURIQI surname. One such figure was Ahmet Muriqi (1845-1921), a prominent Albanian politician and nationalist who played a crucial role in the Albanian National Awakening movement in the late 19th century.
Another noteworthy individual was Xhevat Muriqi (1914-1997), an Albanian artist and painter known for his contributions to the development of modern Albanian art. His works often depicted scenes from rural life and traditional Albanian culture.
In the field of literature, Rexhep Muriqi (1919-1991) was a renowned Albanian writer and poet. His works, which explored themes of national identity and social commentary, had a significant impact on the literary landscape of Kosovo and Albania.
Fadil Muriqi (1938-2006) was a prominent Albanian linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of the Albanian language and its dialects. His research and publications shed light on the historical development and evolution of the Albanian language.
More recently, Vedat Muriqi (born 1994) is a professional football player who currently plays as a striker for the Spanish club RCD Mallorca and the Kosovo national team. He has gained recognition for his goal-scoring abilities and has represented Kosovo in various international competitions.
It is important to note that the MURIQI surname continues to be prevalent among Albanian and Kosovar communities, both within the Balkan region and in diaspora communities around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Muriqi
Among Census respondents with the surname Muriqi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Muriqi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Muriqi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 109
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Muriqi
Muriqi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+7 bearers (+6.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,548 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.6%) | Up 6,548 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Muriqi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #147,221 | 4.3% |
| Count | 106 | 113 | 6.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Muriqi bearers went from 106 to 113 (+6.6% change). The surname moved up 6,548 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,221.
FAQ
Muriqi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Muriqi?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Muriqi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Muriqi?
Muriqi ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Muriqi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Muriqi.
Has Muriqi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Muriqi went from 106 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 7 (+6.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Muriqi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Muriqi, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Muriqi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Muriqi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Muriqi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Muriqi mean?
A surname derived from an Albanian toponym referring to someone from a particular location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Muriqi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Muriqi?
Want to know how many people are called Muriqi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.