Explore the Family Name Morlet
The meaning of Morlet
French: nickname for a dark-skinned man, from a diminutive of Old French more ‘Moor’ (see More).
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How common is the last name Morlet in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Morlet' has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Morlet was ranked as the 143,847th most common surname, but it climbed to the 116,829th spot by 2010, reflecting an upward change of 18.78%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period; there were 106 people named Morlet in 2000 and this increased to 149 people in 2010, which is a substantial rise of 40.57%. The proportion of individuals named Morlet per 100,000 people also saw growth, rising by 25% from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,847 | #116,829 | 18.78% |
| Count | 106 | 149 | 40.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morlet
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts within the Morlet surname carriers. No individuals identified as Asian, Pacific Islander, or of two or more races in both 2000 and 2010. Similarly, no change was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a noticeable increase, about 18.58%, in the percentage of those with the surname identifying as White, from 19.81% in 2000 to 23.49% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic still made up a large portion of Morlets, although their percentage decreased slightly from 74.53% in 2000 to 71.14% in 2010. A decrease of 28.81% was also seen among those identifying as Black, bringing their total down from 4.72% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.53% | 71.14% | -4.55% |
| White | 19.81% | 23.49% | 18.58% |
| Black | 4.72% | 3.36% | -28.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |