Explore the Family Name Morhardt
The meaning of Morhardt
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Morhart, composed of an unidentified first element + hart ‘hardy, brave, strong’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morhardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morhardt saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 98,770th in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 89,753rd, marking an increase of 9.13 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 170 to 206 during this period, reflecting a growth of 21.18 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also rose from 0.06 to 0.07, an uptick of 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #89,753 | 9.13% |
| Count | 170 | 206 | 21.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morhardt
The ethnicity associated with the surname Morhardt is predominantly White, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.24 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.57 percent by 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. For some ethnicities, data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 97.57% | -0.68% |
| 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% |