Explore the Family Name Morrobel
The meaning of Morrobel
Hispanic (Dominican Republic): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Morrobel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morrobel has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 51,941st position, marking a change of 22.33 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also witnessed an increase from 276 to 400 during the same period, demonstrating a rise of 44.93 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Morrobel surname for every 100,000 persons also rose from 0.1 to 0.14, indicating a 40 percent growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #51,941 | 22.33% |
| Count | 276 | 400 | 44.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.14 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morrobel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity distribution among those with the Morrobel surname. A majority identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small increase from 92.75 percent to 97.5 percent over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a significant decrease, dropping from 3.26 percent in 2000 to 1.75 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black population represented 2.54 percent in 2000 but was unrepresented in 2010. There were no reported cases of Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identity within this surname group in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.75% | 97.5% | 5.12% |
| White | 3.26% | 1.75% | -46.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |