Explore the Family Name Morrey
The meaning of Morrey
English (of Norman origin): variant of Morey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morrey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Morrey' experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 64,008, but fell to 68,122 by 2010, representing a change of -6.43. The count of people carrying this surname also dropped slightly from 291 to 289, a decrease of approximately 0.69. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname 'Morrey' per 100,000 decreased by 9.09, shifting from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #68,122 | -6.43% |
| Count | 291 | 289 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morrey
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname 'Morrey' identified predominantly as White, with 92.78% in 2000 and 91.35% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.06% to 4.84%. However, the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races have dropped to zero in 2010 from 3.09% and 2.06%, respectively, in 2000. There were no individuals with the Morrey surname who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 91.35% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 4.84% | 134.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |