Find out how popular the last name McMorrow is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named McMorrow.

McMorrow, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the McMorrow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McMorrow in America

McMorrow is the 15871st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McMorrow surname appeared 1,833 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname McMorrow.

We can also compare 2010 data for McMorrow to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name McMorrow

The surname McMorrow has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, tracing back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "morragh" meaning "mariner" or "seaman," indicating that the name likely originated from an ancestor who was a sailor or worked in maritime professions.

The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to 1296 in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of Scottish nobility and gentry who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Morough Mac Morough," an early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, the name was found in the Scottish Exchequer Rolls, where it was recorded as "McMorraugh" and "McMurrauch," reflecting the evolution of the spelling over time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the McMorrow family had a strong presence in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and the Hebrides Islands. Notable individuals from this period include Angus McMorrow (1570-1632), a renowned warrior who fought in the Battle of Glenlivet in 1594, and Duncan McMorrow (1620-1689), a respected clan chieftain and landowner in the Isle of Islay.

The McMorrow surname also appears in historical records related to the Scottish diaspora. In the 18th century, many McMorrows migrated to Ireland, particularly to the counties of Antrim and Down, where they established themselves as farmers and tradesmen. One notable figure from this period was Patrick McMorrow (1745-1820), a successful merchant in Belfast who played a role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

As the McMorrow family spread throughout the British Isles, the name underwent further variations in spelling, including McMurrow, McMurrough, and McMurray. In the 19th century, several McMorrows gained recognition, such as William McMorrow (1810-1892), a prominent author and journalist in Dublin, and Mary McMorrow (1832-1908), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Glasgow.

Throughout history, the McMorrow surname has been associated with a rich maritime heritage, as well as a strong presence in various professions and fields, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of this Scottish family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McMorrow

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname McMorrow.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for McMorrow was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of McMorrow has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name McMorrow was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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