Explore the Family Name Morelan
The meaning of Morelan
Scottish and English: variant of Moreland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morelan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Morelan has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th most common surname, dropping to 66,371st in 2010, marking a 2.21 percent decrease. However, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 286 to 298, demonstrating a growth rate of 4.2 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a minor decrease of 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #66,371 | -2.21% |
| Count | 286 | 298 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morelan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that Morelan is predominantly a surname associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 89.51 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased to 84.90 by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic and Black. Hispanic representation among those carrying the Morelan surname increased from 4.55 percent in 2000 to 7.38 percent in 2010, a 62.20 percent increase. Similarly, Black representation increased from 3.85 percent to 5.70 percent, showing a 48.05 percent rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.51% | 84.9% | -5.15% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 7.38% | 62.2% |
| Black | 3.85% | 5.7% | 48.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |