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

Murt, 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 Murt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Murt in America

Murt is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Murt surname appeared 119 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 Murt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Murt 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 Murt

The surname Murt has its origins in the Gaelic language of Scotland and Ireland, where it was derived from the Old Irish word "muirt," meaning "strong" or "brave." This name likely emerged during the 6th or 7th century AD, a time when the Gaelic peoples were establishing their presence in what is now known as Scotland and Ireland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Murt can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In an entry dated 1012 AD, a person named "Muirt mac Conchobair" is mentioned, indicating the use of the name during that period.

The name Murt has also been associated with several place names in Scotland and Ireland, such as Murthill in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and Muirtown, a suburb of Inverness, Scotland. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Murt who lived or held land in those areas.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert Murt was recorded as a landowner in the Scottish county of Ayrshire. His name appears in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of documents from the reign of King Edward I of England that recorded the submission of Scottish noblemen and landowners.

Another prominent individual with the surname Murt was Sir William Murt, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. Sir William Murt played a crucial role in several battles, including the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of Murt was well-established in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the region of Inverness-shire. One member of this family, Angus Murt, was a renowned poet and bard who composed works in both Scots Gaelic and English.

Moving forward to the 17th century, a man named John Murt gained recognition as a successful merchant and trader in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. His business ventures and contributions to the local economy earned him a respected reputation in the community.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Murt. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the strength and bravery associated with the Old Irish word "muirt."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Murt

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

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

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