Explore the Family Name Moorer
The meaning of Moorer
Americanized form of German Murer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moorer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moorer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it moved up from 6,946 to 6,918, an improvement of 0.4%. The count, or the number of people with this surname, also increased by 8.94%, going from 4,451 to 4,849. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 individuals, there was a minor decrease of -0.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,946 | #6,918 | 0.4% |
| Count | 4,451 | 4,849 | 8.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.65 | 1.64 | -0.61% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moorer
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moorer. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic (146.91%) and those identifying with two or more races (59.59%). The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose slightly by 40.91%. On the other hand, there was a small decline in those identifying as White (-11.46%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (-8.82%). The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained relatively stable with a small increase of 1.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.69% | 72.49% | 1.12% |
| White | 25.48% | 22.56% | -11.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.33% | 59.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2% | 146.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.31% | 40.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.31% | -8.82% |