Explore the Family Name Morgen
The meaning of Morgen
German: 1. nickname for the early riser or for someone who liked to postpone the work until the next day, from Middle High German morgen ‘tomorrow’. 2. topographic name from Middle High German morgen ‘morning’, denoting someone who lived in the eastern part of a village, or from the same word used as a measurement of land representing an area that could be plowed in one morning (approximately one acre).
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How common is the last name Morgen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morgen has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,609 in terms of usage, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 36,099th spot, marking a 10.7% change. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 664 to 621 over this decade, a decline of approximately 6.48%. Further, the proportion of people bearing the Morgen surname per 100,000 decreased by 16%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #36,099 | -10.7% |
| Count | 664 | 621 | -6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morgen
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that majority of those with the Morgen surname identify as White, though there has been a slight decrease of 3.68% from 91.11% in 2000 to 87.76% in 2010. There's been a noticeable increase in the percentage identifying as two or more races, which rose from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010, showing a growth of 49.01%. Hispanic representation also grew by 29.86% over the same period, while the percentage of Black individuals increased by 13.09%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.11% | 87.76% | -3.68% |
| Black | 5.27% | 5.96% | 13.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.74% | 29.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.25% | 49.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |