Explore the Family Name Moorehouse
The meaning of Moorehouse
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Morehouse. This is the more common spelling of the name in Ireland.
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How common is the last name Moorehouse in the United States?
The surname Moorehouse has seen a slight decrease in popularity across the United States from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Moorehouse ranked 36,328 in terms of popularity and fell to 38,155 in 2010 — a change of -5.03%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped marginally from 582 in 2000 to 581 in 2010, which represents a -0.17% change. Consequently, the proportion of Moorehouses per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #38,155 | -5.03% |
| Count | 582 | 581 | -0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moorehouse
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows some interesting shifts for the surname Moorehouse. The majority identified as white, though the percentage slightly decreased from 94.33% in 2000 to 91.05% in 2010. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a significant 150% increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.72% in 2000 to 4.3% in 2010. Individuals identifying as black also saw an increase from 1.20% to 2.24%, a change of 86.67%. Conversely, the number of Moorehouses reporting two or more races declined by 30.23%, falling from 1.72% to 1.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 91.05% | -3.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 4.3% | 150% |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.24% | 86.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.2% | -30.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |