Murata
Murata Meaning & Origin
About Murata
The surname Murata is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "mura" meaning "village" and "ta" meaning "rice paddy." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a village or rice paddy. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the combination of the characters "mu" meaning "village" and "rata" meaning "field." This interpretation implies that the name referred to someone who lived or worked in a village field. Overall, the surname Murata is associated with a connection to rural areas or agricultural activities in Japan.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Murata is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Murata: 1,249
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 21048
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.42
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Murata based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Murata is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Murata in Braille
Here's how to represent Murata in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Murata using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Murata using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
