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

Murrillo, 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 Murrillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murrillo in America

Murrillo is the 42790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murrillo surname appeared 506 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 Murrillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murrillo 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 Murrillo

The surname Murrillo is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "murulus," meaning a small wall or fortification. This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to people who lived near or worked on small defensive structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Murrillo can be found in the Cartulario de Eslonza, a medieval manuscript from the 11th century, which mentions a certain "Didaco Murrillo" in the year 1051. This document provides evidence of the name's existence in the region of León, Spain, during that time.

The name Murrillo is also linked to several place names in Spain, such as Murillo de Río Leza in La Rioja and Murillo el Fruto in Navarra. These locations may have played a role in the dissemination of the surname across different regions of the country.

In the 16th century, the famous Spanish painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), renowned for his religious works and genre scenes, carried this surname. His artistic legacy has contributed significantly to the recognition of the name Murrillo worldwide.

Another notable individual with this surname was Diego Murrillo (1700-1781), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and the coasts of North America in the mid-18th century.

In the 19th century, the name Murrillo gained prominence through the work of José Tomás Murrillo (1812-1888), a Spanish mathematician and professor who made significant contributions to the field of calculus and differential equations.

Additionally, the name Murrillo has been associated with literary figures, such as José María Murrillo (1826-1872), a Spanish poet and dramatist known for his works in the Romantic tradition.

Throughout history, the surname Murrillo has been found in various Spanish-speaking regions, including Spain, Latin America, and parts of the United States, reflecting the spread of this name through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murrillo

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

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

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