Explore the Family Name Morrin
The meaning of Morrin
1. English (of Norman origin): from the Old French personal name Morin, a diminutive of More (Old French More, Maur, Latin Maurus); see Moore 2 and 3. 2. English: perhaps sometimes from the Middle English personal name Morwin (Old English Mōrwine, the first element of which is uncertain and the second wine ‘friend’). 3. Scottish (Dumfriesshire): variant of McMorran. 4. Altered form of French Morin. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Dermot.
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How common is the last name Morrin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Morrin" saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Morrin was ranked as the 28,326th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 794 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it had slipped slightly to be the 30,442nd most popular surname, with a total count of 767 individuals. This represents a 7.47% decrease in rank and a 3.4% decrease in count over the decade, indicating a reduction in the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population from 0.29 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,326 | #30,442 | -7.47% |
| Count | 794 | 767 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morrin
Concerning ethnicity, figures gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal that the majority of individuals with the surname "Morrin" were of White ethnic identity in both years. In 2000, 90.05% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 89.18% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained at zero throughout the decade. Notably, the Hispanic representation saw a significant increase of 162.20%, moving from 1.64% in 2000 to 4.30% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 3.15% to 1.69%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also fell from 4.03% to 3.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.05% | 89.18% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 4.3% | 162.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.03% | 3.52% | -12.66% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 1.69% | -46.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |