2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Morovich
Of Slavic origin, potentially referring to someone from a coastal region or settlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Morovich. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Morovich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Morovich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Morovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.0%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Morovich
The surname Morovich is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Croatia during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Slavic root "mor," meaning "sea" or "ocean," combined with the suffix "-ovich," which denotes "son of." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near the sea or worked as a sailor or fisherman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Morovich can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Dubrovnik, which mentions a merchant named Marko Morovich. This indicates that the name was already established in coastal regions of Croatia at that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Morovich was Nikola Morovich, a Croatian diplomat and ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik) and the Ottoman Empire.
During the 17th century, the Morovich family gained prominence in the city of Split, with several members serving as prominent merchants and traders. One such individual was Jakov Morovich, a wealthy merchant who funded the construction of a church in Split in the mid-1600s.
In the 19th century, a Croatian historian named Ivan Morovich made significant contributions to the study of Dalmatian history and culture. He published several works documenting the region's historical events, traditions, and folklore.
Another notable figure with the surname Morovich was Antun Morovich, a Croatian painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in Dalmatia, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and attention to detail.
While the Morovich surname is predominantly found in Croatia and neighboring regions, variations of the name, such as Morowich, Morowicz, and Morovič, have also been recorded in other parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas with Slavic populations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Morovich
Among Census respondents with the surname Morovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.0%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Morovich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Morovich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 85
- Two or more races9.0% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Morovich
Morovich appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 5,293 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 5,293 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Morovich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #155,682 | 3.3% |
| Count | 100 | 100 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Morovich bearers went from 100 to 100 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 5,293 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #155,682.
FAQ
Morovich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Morovich?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Morovich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Morovich?
Morovich ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Morovich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Morovich.
Has Morovich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Morovich went from 100 recorded bearers to 100. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Morovich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Morovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.0%) and Hispanic (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Morovich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Morovich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Two or More Races (9.0%), Hispanic (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Morovich (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Morovich mean?
Of Slavic origin, potentially referring to someone from a coastal region or settlement. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Morovich (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Morovich?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Morovich on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.