Explore the Family Name Morgenstein
The meaning of Morgenstein
1. altered form of Morgenstern. 2. artificial name composed of German Morgen ‘morning’ + Stein ‘stone’. Compare Morganstein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Fishel.Jewish (Ashkenazic):
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How common is the last name Morgenstein in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morgenstein experienced a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 102,173 in terms of prevalence but had fallen to a rank of 154,907 by 2010, representing a drop of 51.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 163 in 2000 to 105 in 2010, a decline of 35.58%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also reduced from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010, showing a decrease of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #154,907 | -51.61% |
| Count | 163 | 105 | -35.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morgenstein
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the surname Morgenstein were predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage was 94.48% in 2000 which decreased slightly to 94.29% in 2010. There wasn't any significant change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining constant at 0% throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 94.29% | -0.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |