Explore the Family Name Morcos
The meaning of Morcos
Arabic (Egypt): variant of Morkos ‘Mark’. Bearers of this surname are Christians (Copts). Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Samir, Samy, Laila, Nabil, Emad, Hany, Mounir, Raed, Tarek, Amal, Atef, Ehsan. French Antoine, Lucienne, Marcelle, Piere.
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How common is the last name Morcos in the United States?
The surname Morcos has seen an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the rank of the surname increased by approximately 27 percent from 49,471 in 2000 to 36,204 in 2010. Additionally, the count of people with this surname rose by over 55 percent: from 399 to 619 individuals. This growth also resulted in a 40 percent increase in the number of people named Morcos per 100,000 population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #36,204 | 26.82% |
| Count | 399 | 619 | 55.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.21 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morcos
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White under the surname Morcos rose by nearly 15 percent, making up 94.35 percent of the group in 2010. Meanwhile, identification as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black was not recorded in 2010, indicating possible privacy suppression or absence. Those reporting two or more races dropped sharply, from 11.03 percent in 2000 to just 1.62 percent in 2010, a decrease of over 85 percent. Hispanic representation also decreased slightly, by 14.10 percent, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.21% | 94.35% | 14.77% |
| Hispanic | 3.76% | 3.23% | -14.1% |
| Two or More Races | 11.03% | 1.62% | -85.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |