Explore the Family Name Morain
The meaning of Morain
1. Irish: altered form of Moran. 2. French: variant of Morin.
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How common is the last name Morain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Morain saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,833rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 40,745th place, marking a change of -4.92%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual number of individuals bearing the surname Morain slightly increased from 535 in 2000 to 536 in 2010, a marginal growth of 0.19%. However, when examined in proportion to the population per 100k, there was a decrease of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #40,745 | -4.92% |
| Count | 535 | 536 | 0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morain
The ethnic identity associated with the Morain surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest percentage of individuals with the Morain surname identified as White, though this percentage saw a drop from 86.54% in 2000 to 80.04% in 2010. A significant increase was seen in the Black ethnicity category, which rose from 10.28% in 2000 to 13.06% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic category went from having no representation in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010. On the other hand, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed zero representation for both years. Lastly, individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.54% | 80.04% | -7.51% |
| Black | 10.28% | 13.06% | 27.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.87% | 42.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |