Explore the Family Name Morvant
The meaning of Morvant
Breton: variant of Morvan. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Numa, Ulysse, Camille, Felicie, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Morvant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Morvant has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked at 17,984, but by 2010 it had dropped to 19,027 indicating a 5.8% decrease. However, the number of people carrying the Morvant surname remained unchanged during this decade, persisting at 1,431. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.55%, from 0.53 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,984 | #19,027 | -5.8% |
| Count | 1,431 | 1,431 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.49 | -7.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morvant
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the Morvant surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a minor shift in the composition from 2000 to 2010. The proportion identifying as white decreased slightly by 0.43% from 96.65% to 96.23%. There was also a significant decrease of 57.14% in those identifying with two or more races from 0.98% to 0.42%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw an increase of 118.18% from 0.77% to 1.68%, while the Hispanic population also grew by 11.11% from 1.26% to 1.40%. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 96.23% | -0.43% |
| Black | 0.77% | 1.68% | 118.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.4% | 11.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.42% | -57.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |