Explore the Family Name Mory
The meaning of Mory
1. German: variant of Mori. 2. English (Kent; of Norman origin): variant of Morey. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland. 3. French: habitational name from any of several places called Mory, in Oise, Pas-de-Calais, and Seine-et-Marne. The placename is derived from Latin Mauriacum (composed of a personal name Maurius + locative suffix -acum). Compare Demory 2. 4. French: from the personal name Mory, a shortened form of Amory (see Emery). Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Fritz, Inge.
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How common is the last name Mory in the United States?
The surname Mory, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mory was ranked the 45,308th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 48,347th spot, marking a -6.71% change. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this decade, falling from 445 to 437, a decrease of approximately -1.8%. The proportion of people named Mory per 100,000 residents also declined by -6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #48,347 | -6.71% |
| Count | 445 | 437 | -1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mory
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mory surname has shown some changes over the years as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 76.18% in 2000 to 74.37% in 2010, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 16.4% to 19.68%. Additionally, there was a notable increase in individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, rising from 3.6% to 4.12%. Interestingly, the number of people who identified as belonging to two or more races went up from zero in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black went down to zero in 2010 from 2.7% in 2000. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.18% | 74.37% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 16.4% | 19.68% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 4.12% | 14.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |