Explore the Family Name Moreton
The meaning of Moreton
1. English (West Midlands): variant of Morton 1. 2. Spanish (Moretón): nickname from moretón ‘brown, tanned’ (of skin). 3. French: nickname from a double diminutive of More 2 ‘Moor’. Compare Moret.
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How common is the last name Moreton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Moreton has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, Moreton was ranked 33,993 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 34,668 by 2010, reflecting a change of -1.99%. The count of individuals with the Moreton surname increased slightly from 632 in 2000 to 652 in 2010, a growth rate of 3.16%. However, when considering proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of -4.35% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #34,668 | -1.99% |
| Count | 632 | 652 | 3.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moreton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Moreton also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname identified as White at 89.72%, which decreased slightly to 87.58% by 2010. Representation of Hispanic ethnicity saw a minor decrease of -3.03% during the same period. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Black with the Moreton surname saw a significant increase of 132.91%, although they still constitute a small segment. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 were no longer represented in 2010 data. A new category appeared in 2010, with 2.30% of people with the Moreton surname identifying as being of two or more races. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.72% | 87.58% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 7.59% | 7.36% | -3.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Black | 0.79% | 1.84% | 132.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |