Explore the Family Name Moris
The meaning of Moris
1. English: variant of Morris. 2. French, Luxembourgish, Flemish, Walloon, North German, and Dutch: from a vernacular form of the French personal name Maurice (see Morris). In North America, the surname Moris may also be an altered form of French Maurice. 3. Americanized form of German Moritz. 4. Latvian: nickname for a person with a dark complexion or black hair, from Moris ‘Moor’.
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How common is the last name Moris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moris has seen an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,023 in popularity with a count of 980 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 22,944 with a count of 1,115 individuals, marking a 13.78% increase in the number of people with the surname. The proportion of individuals with the surname Moris per 100,000 people also increased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,023 | #22,944 | 4.49% |
| Count | 980 | 1,115 | 13.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.38 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moris
In terms of ethnicity, the Moris surname showed a varied distribution between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest percentage was amongst those identifying as White, although the percentage dropped from 70.82% in 2000 to 68.70% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 11.73% to 18.48%. Simultaneously, there was a decrease in the percentage of those identifying as Black from 12.65% to 8.61%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both saw increases, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.82% | 68.7% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 11.73% | 18.48% | 57.54% |
| Black | 12.65% | 8.61% | -31.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 2.06% | 11.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.08% | -49.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.82% | 1.08% | 31.71% |