Explore the Family Name Morecraft
The meaning of Morecraft
English (Buckinghamshire): variant of Moorcroft. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morecraft in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morecraft saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143rd, but by 2010, its rank had improved to 68,770th, showing a growth of 3.34%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 11.72%, from 256 people in 2000 to 286 in 2010. This resulted in an increase in proportion per 100,000 from 0.09 to 0.1, indicating a growth of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #68,770 | 3.34% |
| Count | 256 | 286 | 11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morecraft
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morecraft is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.09% of people carrying this surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 96.15% in 2010, showing a change of 0.06%. There were no recorded changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96.15% | 0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |