Explore the Family Name Morrisette
The meaning of Morrisette
Variant of Morissette, a surname of French origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaetan, Laurette, Lucien, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Morrisette in the United States?
The surname Morrisette, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, held a consistent position in terms of popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 24,135th and shifted slightly to 24,159th in 2010, marking a minor decrease of 0.1 in rank. The count of individuals carrying the Morrisette surname, however, showed a growth trend, increasing from 975 in 2000 to 1,041 in 2010, indicating a rise of 6.77%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of 2.78% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,135 | #24,159 | -0.1% |
| Count | 975 | 1,041 | 6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morrisette
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Morrisette surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 74.87% in 2000 to 73.58% in 2010. The Black community represented the second-largest group, increasing from 20.41% in 2000 to 21.81% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either census year. The Hispanic community saw an introduction in 2010, with 1.83% of the Morrisettes identifying as such. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 17.24%, while the percentage of those claiming two or more races also decreased significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.87% | 73.58% | -1.72% |
| Black | 20.41% | 21.81% | 6.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.74% | 1.44% | -17.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |