Explore the Family Name Morten
The meaning of Morten
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Mortagne in La Manche, France. This surname has probably been confused with Morton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morten in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Morten has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Morten ranked 36,232 in popularity with a count of 584 individuals bearing that name, or 0.22 per 100k. However, by 2010, it had fallen to rank 43,369 with only 498 individuals, or 0.17 per 100k, reflecting a decrease of 19.7% in rank and 14.73% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #43,369 | -19.7% |
| Count | 584 | 498 | -14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morten
Regarding ethnicity, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, most of the people with the surname Morten identified as White, representing 68.47% in 2010, a slight decrease from 69.52% in 2000. The next largest group was Black at 27.51% in 2010, up from 25.34% in 2000. Hispanic representation also saw an increase from 1.88% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while those identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.40% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.52% | 68.47% | -1.51% |
| Black | 25.34% | 27.51% | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.21% | 17.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |