Explore the Family Name Morgenthaler
The meaning of Morgenthaler
German: variant of Mergenthaler, the first element having been transformed by folk etymology to Morgen ‘morning’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Inge, Willi.
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How common is the last name Morgenthaler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morgenthaler has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,200 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 40,016—a 7.57% drop. The number of people with the Morgenthaler surname also dipped slightly from 564 in 2000 to 548 in 2010, representing a 2.84% decrease. This resulted in a decline in the proportion of people named Morgenthaler per 100,000, falling from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,200 | #40,016 | -7.57% |
| Count | 564 | 548 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morgenthaler
As for ethnic identity associated with the Morgenthaler name, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of Morgenthalers are White—an estimated 97.7% in 2000 and 96.17% in 2010. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, making up 1.09% of Morgenthalers, a change from zero in 2000. There were no recorded Morgenthalers of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.17% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.46% | 64.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |