Mur History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France
Spain

Etymology of Mur

What does the name Mur mean?

The surname Mur 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 Mur family

The surname Mur was first found in Aragon, in the Jaca mountains of Spain.

Early History of the Mur family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mur research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1617 and 1682 are included under the topic Early Mur History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mur Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Muro, Muriel, Murillo, Mur, Murat, Mura and others.

Early Notables of the Mur family

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), a Spanish Baroque painter known for his many religious works, and paintings of contemporary women and children

Mur Ranking

France, the name Mur is the 3,990^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1

Mur migration to the United States +

Mur Settlers in United States in the 16th Century

Leonor de Mur, who arrived in New Spain in 1566

Contemporary Notables of the name Mur (post 1700) +

Raphael Mur, lawyer, New York
Aurea Lucinda Javierre Mur (b. 1898), well respected intellectual in Spain in the early 20th century
Santiago Mur Bestard, Spanish actor, known for Las Llaves, El Gato y Un Pez Negro

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/