Explore the Family Name Morson
The meaning of Morson
1. English, Scottish and Irish: shortened form of Morrison. 2. English: sometimes a variant of Moorsom, a habitational name from Moorsholm in North Yorkshire. The placename derives from Old English mōr ‘moor’ + hūsum, dative plural form of hūs ‘house’.
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How common is the last name Morson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Morson had a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 40,083 and by 2010, it had dropped to 43,811 - a decrease of 9.3%. The count also slightly reduced from 515 to 492 during this period, marking a 4.47% change. The ratio per 100k fell by 10.53%, from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #43,811 | -9.3% |
| Count | 515 | 492 | -4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morson
In terms of ethnicity, there were no Morsons with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds in either 2000 or 2010. However, there has been a marked increase in the Hispanic community, rising by 83.26%, from 2.33% to 4.27% over the decade. The Black community identifying as Morson also grew by 12.39%, increasing from 31.65% to 35.57%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 61.94% to 57.93% (-6.47%), and the proportion identifying with two or more races almost halved from 2.72% to 1.42%. This information is all based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.94% | 57.93% | -6.47% |
| Black | 31.65% | 35.57% | 12.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 4.27% | 83.26% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 1.42% | -47.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |