Explore the Family Name Morrisson
The meaning of Morrisson
English: variant of Morrison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morrisson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Morrisson" rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank went up from 63,297 to 59,742, marking a 5.62% increase. The count of people with this surname also increased by 14.58% during this time period, rising from 295 to 338 individuals. However, the proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #59,742 | 5.62% |
| Count | 295 | 338 | 14.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morrisson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Morrisson" showed some shifts over the decade as well, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, there were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with this surname, but by 2010, they made up 3.85% of Morrissons. The percentage of Morrissons that identified as belonging to two or more races dropped from 5.08% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The white population saw a slight increase, going from 80.00% to 80.77%, while the Hispanic population almost doubled, from 2.37% to 4.44%. The black population decreased by -20.64%, falling from 11.19% to 8.88%. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives with this surname recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80% | 80.77% | 0.96% |
| Black | 11.19% | 8.88% | -20.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 4.44% | 87.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |