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

Myrie, 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 Myrie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Myrie in America

Myrie is the 23019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Myrie surname appeared 1,110 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 Myrie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Myrie 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 Myrie

The surname Myrie originates from the Gaelic language and is believed to have its roots in Scotland, specifically in the Highlands region. The name is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "muir," which means "sea" or "ocean." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in coastal areas or had some connection to maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myrie can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. In this document, the name is spelled as "Muir," which was a common alternative spelling at the time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Myrie surname was prevalent in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. Several notable individuals from this time period bore the name, including Robert Myrie (1540-1612), a prominent merchant and landowner in Ayrshire, and William Myrie (1578-1643), a respected minister in the Church of Scotland.

In the 18th century, the name Myrie began to spread beyond Scotland, with some families emigrating to Ireland and England. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Sir John Myrie (1720-1795), an English naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Myrie, Myre, and Muir becoming more common. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was John Muir (1838-1914), the renowned Scottish-American naturalist, author, and environmental philosopher, who is often referred to as the "Father of the National Parks." He played a crucial role in the establishment of several national parks in the United States, including Yosemite and Sequoia.

Another notable figure with the Myrie surname was Sir David Myre (1862-1938), a Scottish businessman and politician who served as the Lord Provost of Glasgow from 1921 to 1933. He was also a member of the British Parliament, representing the Glasgow Pollok constituency.

While the surname Myrie may have originated in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers of the name found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. However, its historical roots remain firmly grounded in the Scottish Highlands and the Gaelic language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Myrie

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

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

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