Explore the Family Name Morella
The meaning of Morella
Italian: 1. from the feminine form of the personal name Morello. 2. topographic name for someone who lived where brambles grew, from Old Sicilian morella, Sicilian mureddha ‘blackberry’. Morellas is also found as a Greek surname. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giovanni, Prisco, Cono, Raffaele, Reno, Salvatore, Silvano, Vito.
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How common is the last name Morella in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Morella has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Morella was ranked 37,266th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 563 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 40,371st with a decrease in count to 542, marking a decline of 8.33% in rank and 3.73% in count. The proportion of individuals carrying the Morella surname per 100,000 people also fell 14.29% from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #40,371 | -8.33% |
| Count | 563 | 542 | -3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morella
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Morella identify as White. This group constituted 94.32% of the Morella population in 2000, albeit decreasing slightly to 91.70% in 2010. A significant increase was observed in those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, increasing by almost 100%, from 1.95% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 31.95%, from 2.66% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.32% | 91.7% | -2.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 3.87% | 98.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.66% | 3.51% | 31.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |