Mura History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Mura comes from the Latin "murus," meaning wall, and as a surname, the name was no doubt taken on by someone who lived near such a fortification, or who was named after a place so-named. Early Origins of the Mura familyThe surname Mura was first found in Aragon, in the Jaca mountains of Spain. Early History of the Mura familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mura research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1617 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Mura History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mura Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Muro, Muriel, Murillo, Mur, Murat, Mura and others. Early Notables of the Mura familyAnother 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mura Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mura RankingIn France, the name Mura is the 3,456th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Mura familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Leonor de Mur, who arrived in New Spain in 1566; Bernardo Muro, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1830; as well as Catharine P. Muro, who arrived in New York city in 1822..
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