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

Murrie, 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 Murrie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murrie in America

Murrie is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murrie surname appeared 304 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 Murrie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murrie 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 Murrie

The surname "MURRIE" has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, where it first appeared in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "muir," meaning "sea" or "ocean," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near the coast or engaged in maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homage pledges made to King Edward I of England. In this document, a certain "Willame Mury" is mentioned, indicating the surname's presence in Scotland during that period.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Murie," "Mury," and "Murrie," reflecting the regional variations and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time. One notable individual bearing this name was John Murrie (c. 1540-1615), a Scottish minister and theologian who served as the Rector of the University of Glasgow.

The MURRIE surname also had a presence in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, where it was associated with several clans and families. In the late 17th century, a Murrie family was recorded as residing on the Isle of Skye, suggesting the name's deep roots in the region.

Another notable figure with this surname was James Murrie (1785-1858), a Scottish clergyman and author who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1837. His literary works included a volume of sermons and a book on the history of the Church of Scotland.

In the 19th century, the MURRIE surname spread beyond Scotland, with individuals bearing this name appearing in various parts of the British Empire and beyond. One such individual was John Murrie (1836-1914), a Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

Throughout history, the MURRIE surname has been associated with a range of professions and occupations, from clergy and academics to merchants and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands, the name has since been carried to various parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murrie

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

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

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