Explore the Family Name Morring
The meaning of Morring
German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with mor as its first part, which is of unclear meaning.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morring in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Morring decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Morring was ranked 56,526th in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 64,200th place, indicating a decrease of 13.58%. Furthermore, the number of individuals with the Morring surname decreased from 338 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, a drop of 8.28%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 15.38% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #64,200 | -13.58% |
| Count | 338 | 310 | -8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morring
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Morring, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it was predominantly identified as either Black or White in 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 50.89% of Mornings were classified as Black, increasing slightly to 50.97% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname also saw a small increase from 43.79% to 43.87%. Interestingly, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, a new appearance was made by the Hispanic community, which accounted for 1.61% of the Morring surname holders in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 2.96% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.89% | 50.97% | 0.16% |
| White | 43.79% | 43.87% | 0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 2.9% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |