Explore the Family Name Morshed
The meaning of Morshed
Muslim (mainly Bangladesh and Yemen): variant of Murshed.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morshed in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Morshed has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Morshed was ranked 92,601 in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had risen to 54,752, a change of 40.87%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also showed a substantial increase, from 184 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, marking an upsurge of 104.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly rose from 0.07 to 0.13, indicating an 85.71% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #54,752 | 40.87% |
| Count | 184 | 376 | 104.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.13 | 85.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morshed
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. The largest growth is seen in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, where the percentage rose from 45.11% to 56.65%, a change of 25.58%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 44.57% to 35.37%, a reduction of 20.64%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also fell, from 9.24% to 6.91%, marking a 25.22% decrease. There were no recorded individuals with the surname Morshed who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 45.11% | 56.65% | 25.58% |
| White | 44.57% | 35.37% | -20.64% |
| Two or More Races | 9.24% | 6.91% | -25.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |