Explore the Family Name Mork
The meaning of Mork
1. Danish (Mørk) and Swedish (Mörk): nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion, from Danish mørk, Swedish mörk ‘dark’ (Old Norse myrkr, whence also the English word murk(y)). 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of about 20 farmsteads so named, from Old Norse mǫrk ‘outlying pasture, wood’. 3. German: probably a habitational name from Morken in Rhineland. Compare Morck. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Bent, Erik, Gudrun, Hjalmer, Jarl, Jorgen, Nils, Viggo.
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How common is the last name Mork in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mork has been somewhat steady in its prevalence in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell slightly from 11,635 in 2000 to 12,072 in 2010, which represents a decrease of 3.76%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Mork increased by 4.45%, from 2,473 in 2000 to 2,583 in 2010. This indicates that while other surnames may have become more popular, the absolute number of people named Mork actually grew. The proportion of people named Mork per 100,000 population decreased slightly from 0.92 to 0.88.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,635 | #12,072 | -3.76% |
| Count | 2,473 | 2,583 | 4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.88 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mork
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mork. In 2000, a large majority (91.95%) of those with the surname identified as White. This percentage decreased to 89.43% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages of Morks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all increased. The largest increases were seen in the Black and Hispanic communities, with growth rates of 68.12% and 48.09% respectively. These shifts suggest a growing diversity in the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Mork surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.95% | 89.43% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.48% | 48.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.83% | 3.29% | 16.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.66% | 16.9% |
| Black | 0.69% | 1.16% | 68.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0.97% | 25.97% |