Explore the Family Name Morphy
The meaning of Morphy
1. Scottish: variant of Murphy. 2. English (northern): variant of Morphey (see Morphew). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Augusto, Jaime, Javier, Luis, Patricio. Irish Donovan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morphy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Morphy has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Morphy ranked 65,862 in popularity with a count of 281. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 76,533 with only 251 counts, indicating a decrease of 16.2% in rank and 10.68% in count. The proportion of the Morphy surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.1 to 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #76,533 | -16.2% |
| Count | 281 | 251 | -10.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morphy
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of the people with the Morphy surname identify as White, comprising 91.81% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.24% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 1.78% in 2000 to 3.59% in 2010. The Black community represented by this surname saw a decrease from 5.69% to 4.38%. There were no identifiable changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.81% | 91.24% | -0.62% |
| Black | 5.69% | 4.38% | -23.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 3.59% | 101.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |