Explore the Family Name Morr
The meaning of Morr
Perhaps an altered form of German Marr 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morr has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank shifted from 26,163 in 2000 to 27,845 in 2010, marking a decline of 6.43%. The total number of individuals with the Morr surname also diminished by 1.93%, from 879 in 2000 to 862 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also lessened by 12.12% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #27,845 | -6.43% |
| Count | 879 | 862 | -1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morr
In terms of ethnicity, the Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Morr between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.26%), a proportion that increased to 95.48% in 2010. Over the decade, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or Black dropped by 28.45% and 27.98% respectively. The 2000 Census showed a small percentage of Morr individuals identifying with two or more races (1.82%), but this was not present in the 2010 data. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 95.48% | 3.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 2.44% | -28.45% |
| Black | 1.93% | 1.39% | -27.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |