The clan's kabane (hereditary title) was initially "Muraji," however, in 685 another title "Sukune" was bestowed together with other clans of the same family, such as the Otomo clan.
カバネは初め「連」であったが、天武天皇13年（685年）に同族の大伴氏等とともに「宿祢」を賜姓された。