Explore the Family Name Memory
The meaning of Memory
English: variant of Mowbray.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Memory in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Memory' showed minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 54,020th most common surname, falling slightly to 56,195 in 2010 - a decrease of about 4%. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname rose slightly over the decade, with a count of 358 in 2000 growing to 364 by 2010, an increase of approximately 1.68%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small decrease from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #56,195 | -4.03% |
| Count | 358 | 364 | 1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Memory
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Memory' demonstrated some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though the percentage fell slightly from 92.74% in 2000 to 88.74% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw notable growth, increasing by over 53% from 2.51% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. The Black population with the Memory surname declined by approximately 20%, from 4.47% to 3.57%. Meanwhile, the category for two or more races appeared in 2010 with 2.75%, but no data was recorded for this group in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.74% | 88.74% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 3.85% | 53.39% |
| Black | 4.47% | 3.57% | -20.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |