Explore the Family Name Fitzmorris
The meaning of Fitzmorris
Irish: variant of Fitzmaurice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fitzmorris in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fitzmorris has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 32,338th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had risen to the 31,482nd position, marking a change of 2.65%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 671 in 2000 to 735 in 2010, recording a 9.54% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of Fitzmorris per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,338 | #31,482 | 2.65% |
| Count | 671 | 735 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fitzmorris
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fitzmorris, there is a notable dominance of White ethnicity over the years, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 97.62% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and although this figure slightly decreased to 97.01% by 2010, it still represented the majority. There was a small proportion of individuals identifying as Two or more races (0.75% in 2000, increasing to 0.82% in 2010). A slight increase was also observed in the Hispanic population, from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010, marking a 52.81% change. However, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 97.01% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.36% | 52.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.82% | 9.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |