Explore the Family Name Morvay
The meaning of Morvay
Hungarian: habitational name for someone from Moravia, or a habitational name for someone from a village called Morva in Zemplén County. Compare Morway. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Gabor, Geza, Tibor, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Morvay in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morvay saw a slight decrease in rank popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from 65,492nd place to 65,782nd. However, the overall count of people with this surname increased by 6.36%, rising from 283 individuals to 301 during this ten-year period. The proportion per 100k people remained the same at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #65,782 | -0.44% |
| Count | 283 | 301 | 6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morvay
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals bearing the Morvay surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, this ethnic identity accounted for 97.53% of the group, decreasing slightly by 1.21% to 96.35% in 2010. No individuals with the Morvay surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 96.35% | -1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |