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.
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Early Origins of the Mur family
The surname Mur was first found in Aragon, in the Jaca mountains of Spain.
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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.
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Mur Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Muro, Muriel, Murillo, Mur, Murat, Mura and others.
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Early Notables of the Mur family
Prominent among members of the 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
In France, the name Mur is the 3,990th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1
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Mur migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
