Explore the Family Name Morrish
The meaning of Morrish
English (Devon): variant of Morris. Compare Parrish.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morrish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Morrish has seen a decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Morrish was ranked as the 36,328th most popular surname, but it fell to the 45,253rd position by 2010. This represents a decrease of roughly 24.57%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname dropped from 582 in 2000 to 473 in 2010, marking an 18.73% reduction. The proportion of people named Morrish per 100,000 also slipped, falling by 27.27% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #45,253 | -24.57% |
| Count | 582 | 473 | -18.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.16 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morrish
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Morrish also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. For instance, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.13% to 92.18%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black also saw a significant drop from 3.95% to 2.75%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with the surname Morrish who identified as Hispanic appeared for the first time in 2010, representing 2.33% of the total. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races increased from 2.06% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Morrish identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 92.18% | -1.02% |
| Black | 3.95% | 2.75% | -30.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.54% | 23.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |