Explore the Family Name Morison
The meaning of Morison
Scottish (northern): variant of Morrison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morison in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morison ranked 24,007 in popularity in the year 2000 and slightly dipped to rank 24,352 by 2010, marking a change of -1.44. In terms of count, the number of people with the Morison surname rose from 981 in 2000 to 1,029 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.89. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010, a change of -2.78.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,007 | #24,352 | -1.44% |
| Count | 981 | 1,029 | 4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morison
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnicity associated with the surname Morison. The data shows that the majority identifying as white grew marginally from 85.63% in 2000 to 86.20% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 37.08%, going from 4.18% in 2000 to 5.73% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw a decrease of 16.93%, from 6.32% in 2000 to 5.25% in 2010. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, their percentages dropped to 0 in 2010 from 0.92% and 0.61% respectively in 2000. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races showed a minor decrease of -8.55%, from 2.34% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.63% | 86.2% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 4.18% | 5.73% | 37.08% |
| Black | 6.32% | 5.25% | -16.93% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 2.14% | -8.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |