Explore the Family Name Morphis
The meaning of Morphis
Irish: variant of Murphy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morphis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morphis has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Morphis ranked as the 18,520th most popular surname, dropping slightly to the 19,306th position in 2010, a slight change of -4.24%. The count of individuals carrying the Morphis name increased marginally from 1,375 in 2000 to 1,402 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.96%. However, its proportion per 100k decreased by 5.88%, from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,520 | #19,306 | -4.24% |
| Count | 1,375 | 1,402 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morphis
The ethnic identity associated with the Morphis surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A significant majority of people with this last name identified as White, representing 90.47% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 87.66% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 2.25% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010. The Black community saw a slight decrease, from 5.31% to 5.21%. Those identifying with two or more races showed an increase from 1.53% to 2.00%. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.47% | 87.66% | -3.11% |
| Black | 5.31% | 5.21% | -1.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 4.35% | 93.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2% | 30.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |