Find out how popular the last name Morganroth is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Morganroth.

Morganroth, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Morganroth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morganroth in America

Morganroth is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morganroth surname appeared 159 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Morganroth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morganroth to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Morganroth

The surname MORGANROTH is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is a compound name derived from the German words "Morgen," meaning morning, and "Rot," meaning red or ruddy. This combination suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone with a reddish complexion or perhaps someone who worked early in the morning.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MORGANROTH name appears in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the Rhineland region in the late 1500s. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of families in the area, providing valuable insights into the history and spread of surnames.

In the 17th century, the MORGANROTH name can be found in various German chronicles and manuscripts, particularly those related to the Rhine Valley region. For instance, the Weisthümer (legal texts) of the Palatinate mention a certain Johann MORGANROTH, who was a landowner and prominent figure in his community in the mid-1600s.

As the name spread across German-speaking regions, it also underwent some variations in spelling, such as MORGENROTH, MORGENRODT, and MORGGENROTH. These slight alterations were common in the era before standardized spellings became widespread.

One notable bearer of the MORGANROTH name was Johann Friedrich MORGANROTH (1736-1813), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. His works, including "Betrachtungen über die Evangelien" (Reflections on the Gospels), were widely read in his time.

Another significant figure was Carl MORGANROTH (1811-1893), a German-American industrialist who immigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century. He established a successful manufacturing company in Pennsylvania and was known for his business acumen and community involvement.

In the realm of literature, the name MORGANROTH is associated with the German novelist and playwright, Helene MORGANROTH (1866-1923). Her works, such as "Die Frau im Spiegel" (The Woman in the Mirror), explored themes of gender roles and social issues during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The 20th century saw the MORGANROTH name continue to spread globally, with notable individuals like Alfred MORGANROTH (1903-1981), a renowned German-American architect whose designs included several iconic buildings in New York City.

Additionally, the German-born physicist and Nobel laureate, Walther MORGANROTH (1923-2004), made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and was recognized for his groundbreaking research on particle interactions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morganroth

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Morganroth.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Morganroth was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Morganroth has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Morganroth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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