Explore the Family Name Moreman
The meaning of Moreman
1. English (Gloucestershire): variant of Moorman. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Moerman. Compare Moorman.
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How common is the last name Moreman in the United States?
The surname Moreman experienced a decrease in popularity based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Moreman ranked 50,572nd in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 57,234th place - a drop of 13.17%. The total count of individuals bearing the Moreman name also diminished over this period, going from 388 to 356, a decline of 8.25%. Consequently, the proportion of Moremans per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #57,234 | -13.17% |
| Count | 388 | 356 | -8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moreman
From an ethnic identity perspective, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts for the surname Moreman between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Moremans identifying as White decreased slightly, from 87.11% to 84.27%. Meanwhile, the share identifying as Black dropped more significantly, from 11.08% to 9.27%. No Moremans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Moremans identifying as Hispanic (2.25%) and those claiming two or more races (3.65%) in 2010 - these categories were at 0% in the year 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.11% | 84.27% | -3.26% |
| Black | 11.08% | 9.27% | -16.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.65% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |