Explore the Family Name Morrisey
The meaning of Morrisey
Irish: variant of Morrissey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morrisey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Morrisey has seen a slight decline over the course of a decade. In 2000, it ranked 14,472 in terms of commonality but dropped to 15,074 in 2010, representing a 4.16% decrease. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 1,891 in 2000 to 1,957 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 3.49%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.71%, shifting from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,472 | #15,074 | -4.16% |
| Count | 1,891 | 1,957 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.66 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morrisey
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Morrisey surname based on Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this proportion decreased from 68.01% in 2000 to 63.77% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose slightly from 28.87% to 31.27%. Furthermore, the Hispanic representation within the Morrisey surname increased by 67.24%, while those identifying with two or more races also grew from 1.69% to 2.30%. A small percentage began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native; they were previously unrepresented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.01% | 63.77% | -6.23% |
| Black | 28.87% | 31.27% | 8.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 2.3% | 36.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.94% | 67.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.26% | 0% |