Explore the Family Name Mormon
The meaning of Mormon
Altered form of Morman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mormon in the United States?
The surname "Mormon" has seen a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,782nd most popular surname and had a count of 360. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 60,347 with a count of 334, marking a decrease of 12.21% in rank and 7.22% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.13 to 0.11 during this period, indicating a 15.38% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #60,347 | -12.21% |
| Count | 360 | 334 | -7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mormon
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname "Mormon", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the name in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White rose from 50.28% in 2000 to 52.99% in 2010, an increase of 5.39%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a decrease from 45% to 40.42%, a change of -10.18%. A new category appeared in 2010, with Hispanic individuals accounting for 2.4% of those carrying the surname. Lastly, the group identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 3.06% to 2.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.28% | 52.99% | 5.39% |
| Black | 45% | 40.42% | -10.18% |
| Two or More Races | 3.06% | 2.99% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |