Explore the Family Name Morgans
The meaning of Morgans
Welsh (especially Glamorgan): variant of Morgan, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morgans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Morgans has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,335th most common name in the US, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 42,511th position, representing a change of -5.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 511 to 510, marking a drop of 0.2%. The proportion per 100,000 population went down as well, from 0.19 to 0.17, a decline of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #42,511 | -5.39% |
| Count | 511 | 510 | -0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morgans
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Morgans, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes recorded between 2000 and 2010 among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native groups. The majority of people with the Morgans surname identify as White, increasing slightly from 93.74% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010. There was a small increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, going up from 1.17% to 1.57%. New Hispanic representation was recorded in 2010 at 1.76%, whereas none was reported in 2000. However, there was a significant decrease in Black representation among the Morgans, declining from 3.72% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 94.12% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.57% | 34.19% |
| Black | 3.72% | 1.37% | -63.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |