Explore the Family Name Morone
The meaning of Morone
Italian: 1. from an augmentative of Moro. 2. possiblya variant of Morrone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Morone in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Morone surname has seen a noticeable decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Morone was ranked 49,869 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 62,189, marking a decline of 24.7 percent. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 395 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, a drop of 18.48 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Morone surname per 100,000 population fell by 26.67 percent from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #62,189 | -24.7% |
| Count | 395 | 322 | -18.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morone
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts among people with the Morone surname between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White made up 90.38 percent of those with the Morone surname in 2000, but this figure dropped to 85.40 percent by 2010. The proportion of Morones identifying as Hispanic, however, saw an increase of 80.87 percent, going from 4.81 percent in 2000 to 8.70 percent in 2010. Additionally, there was a 32.22 percent rise in the proportion of Black individuals with the Morone surname over the same period. The percentages of Morones identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.38% | 85.4% | -5.51% |
| Hispanic | 4.81% | 8.7% | 80.87% |
| Black | 3.29% | 4.35% | 32.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |