Explore the Family Name Morganti
The meaning of Morganti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Morgante. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Sal, Alessandra, Cesare, Dino, Egidio, Marco, Rocco, Romeo, Sandro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morganti in the United States?
The Morganti surname was ranked 23,300 in popularity in the year 2000 and moved slightly to 23,555 in 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This represents a minor decrease of 1.09% over the decade. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,020 to 1,078 during the same period, marking a 5.69% rise in number. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly dipped from 0.38 to 0.37, a -2.63% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,300 | #23,555 | -1.09% |
| Count | 1,020 | 1,078 | 5.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morganti
As for ethnic identity, the Morganti name showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest segment remained White, decreasing from 97.65% to 94.16%, the Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 243.31%, growing from 1.27% to 4.36%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.46% and 0% respectively. The Black population also appeared on the list in 2010 at 0.56%. The category of 'Two or more races' which accounted for 0.59% in 2000 was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 94.16% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 4.36% | 243.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |