Explore the Family Name Morgeson
The meaning of Morgeson
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morgeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Morgeson experienced a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Morgeson ranked at 67,113 among all surnames in the United States, but dropped marginally to 68,122 in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.5. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the Morgeson surname increased slightly during this period. In 2000, there were 275 individuals with this surname, and by 2010, this number had grown to 289, indicating an increase of 5.09. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 throughout this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #68,122 | -1.5% |
| Count | 275 | 289 | 5.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morgeson
In terms of ethnic identity, the Morgeson surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.73% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.50% by 2010, marking a change of -1.27. There was no recorded ethnicity data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. However, the data shows a small shift in 2010, when 2.42% of individuals with the Morgeson surname started to identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.5% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |