Explore the Family Name Morong
The meaning of Morong
Altered form of French Morin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morong has seen a marginal decline. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 and in 2010, it fell slightly to 64,388 – a decrease of 0.59%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.19% during the same time period, moving from 291 to 309. It's interesting to note that despite the increase in count, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population saw a decrease of 9.09%, indicating that while the absolute numbers might have gone up, their share in the total population went down.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #64,388 | -0.59% |
| Count | 291 | 309 | 6.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morong
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides an intriguing snapshot. In 2000, 97.25% of people with the Morong surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage dropped to 91.91%, representing a change of -5.49%. Meanwhile, previously unrepresented ethnic identities emerged in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races constituted 1.94% each of the Morong surname bearers. There was also a 3.24% representation from the Black community. There was no data available for Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 91.91% | -5.49% |
| Black | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |