Explore the Family Name Morath
The meaning of Morath
South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Morhart (see Morhardt). This surname is also found in France (Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Gaston. German Erhardt, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Morath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morath saw a distinct rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,567 and by 2010, it had climbed to 41,799 - an increase of approximately 13.94%. The number of individuals with the Morath surname also increased during this period from 408 to 520, signifying a growth rate of 27.45%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of this surname rose by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #41,799 | 13.94% |
| Count | 408 | 520 | 27.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.18 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morath
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Morath surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 99.75% to 97.88%. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races by 2010, accounting for 0.96% of those with the Morath surname. This information demonstrates that while the Morath surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, there is some degree of diversity within its bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.75% | 97.88% | -1.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |