Explore the Family Name Morra
The meaning of Morra
Italian (Campania): habitational name from any of numerous places called Morra, as for example Morra De Sanctis, formerly Morra Irpino, in Avellino province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Gino, Luciano, Pasquale, Rocco, Dino, Vincenzo, Angelo, Annamarie, Lorenzo, Lucio, Luigi.
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How common is the last name Morra in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morra has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Morra was ranked as the 19,491st most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 22,056th position, representing a change of -13.16%. Moreover, the number of individuals with the Morra surname also fell from 1,282 in 2000 to 1,175 in 2010, indicating an 8.35% decrease. The proportion of people named Morra per 100,000 also saw a decline of 16.67%, dropping from 0.48 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,491 | #22,056 | -13.16% |
| Count | 1,282 | 1,175 | -8.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.4 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morra
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those carrying the Morra surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest group continued to be White, though its percentage decreased slightly from 90.8% to 87.32%. The Hispanic representation increased significantly by 44.24%, climbing from 6.08% to 8.77%. Notably, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders doubled, rising from 0.47% to 0.94%. There was also a new appearance of Black ethnicity at 1.53% in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a decline of 28.57%, falling to 1.45% in 2010 from 2.03% in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained constant, with no individuals identifying as such in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 87.32% | -3.83% |
| Hispanic | 6.08% | 8.77% | 44.24% |
| Black | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.45% | -28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.94% | 100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |