Murillo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Murillo

What does the name Murillo mean?

The surname Murillo 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 Murillo family

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

Murillo Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Murillo family

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

Murillo Ranking

In the United States, the name Murillo is the 1,564^th most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1