Explore the Family Name Mordan
The meaning of Mordan
English (mainly Surrey): variant of Morden. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Mordan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mordan has shown a steady increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Mordan was ranked 46,839th in popularity, with a count of 427. By 2010, it moved up to the 43,885th spot, marking an increase of 6.31 percent. The number of individuals bearing the name also grew by nearly 15 percent to 491. This represents an increase in proportion per 100k from 0.16 to 0.17, showing a 6.25 percent uptick.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #43,885 | 6.31% |
| Count | 427 | 491 | 14.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mordan
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those with the Mordan surname predominantly identify as White or Hispanic. In 2000, 68.38 percent identified as White, but this figure decreased by 16.01 percent to 57.43 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 25.53 percent in 2000 to 35.23 percent in 2010, indicating a substantial growth of 37.99 percent. Black ethnicity also showed a slight increase from 5.62 percent to 6.31 percent during this period. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy or had no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.38% | 57.43% | -16.01% |
| Hispanic | 25.53% | 35.23% | 37.99% |
| Black | 5.62% | 6.31% | 12.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |