Explore the Family Name Morash
The meaning of Morash
Americanized form of German Morasch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morash saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 47,838 to 49,914, indicating a decrease in popularity of about 4.34%. However, the actual count of people with the Morash surname increased marginally from 416 to 420, showing a growth of 0.96%. Despite this small increase, the proportion per 100k decreased by 6.67%, reflecting that while the absolute number of people named Morash grew, their proportion in the overall population slightly declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #49,914 | -4.34% |
| Count | 416 | 420 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morash
Turning to ethnicity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Morash surname. In 2000, individuals identifying as White held the majority, at 96.15%. This percentage declined by 4.66% to 91.67% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 1.20% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010, representing a 177.50% change. The census for the first time also reported individuals with the Morash surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races, both at 2.14%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 91.67% | -4.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 3.33% | 177.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |