Explore the Family Name Morrisett
The meaning of Morrisett
Variant of Morrisette, a surname of French origin (see Morissette).
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How common is the last name Morrisett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, Morrisett has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,207th and saw a rise to the 60,045th position in 2010, marking a slight change of 1.9%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 307 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, a growth of 9.45%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.11, showing no significant change over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #60,045 | 1.9% |
| Count | 307 | 336 | 9.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morrisett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Morrisett surname identified as White, although there was a decrease in this group from 92.18% in 2000 to 87.80% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of Hispanic individuals bearing the Morrisett surname, rising from 0% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010. The proportion of Black individuals also slightly increased from 6.19% to 6.85%. However, there were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities among those with the Morrisett surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.18% | 87.8% | -4.75% |
| Black | 6.19% | 6.85% | 10.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |