Explore the Family Name Morein
The meaning of Morein
1. Altered form of French Morin. This surname is established in LA. 2. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Móráin (see Moran). 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish moreyne (based on Hebrew morenu ‘our teacher’), a honorable degree conferred by Talmudic academies for the eminent Talmudic scholars. History: The majority of the American (and especially LA) bearers of the surname Morein trace their origin to Pierre-Félix Morin, born in Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, who was in St. Landry Parish, LA, by 1843, when he married Marie-Louise Vidrine. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donovan, Brigid. Russian Vitaly, Gleb.
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How common is the last name Morein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morein has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 65,298 which fell to 70,403 in 2010 marking a percentage decline of 7.82%. The total count of individuals with the Morein surname also experienced a slight reduction from 284 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, indicating a 2.11% drop. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k people as well, which went down by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #70,403 | -7.82% |
| Count | 284 | 278 | -2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morein
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts over the decade for those bearing the Morein surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.76 in 2000. However, the Hispanic population saw a significant increase of 104.10%, moving from 3.17 in 2000 to 6.47 in 2010. The majority of those with the Morein surname identified as White - at 94.01% in 2000 and slightly lower at 91.37% in 2010, showing a decrease of 2.81%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native identity remained stagnant at 0.00% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.01% | 91.37% | -2.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 6.47% | 104.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |