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

Morant, 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 Morant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morant in America

Morant is the 14168th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morant surname appeared 2,120 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 Morant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morant 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 Morant

The surname Morant is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "morant," which means "dweller." It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, likely used to describe someone who lived in a particular place or region.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Morant can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of northern France, including Normandy and Picardy. These areas were heavily influenced by the Norman conquest of England in 1066, which likely contributed to the eventual spread of the name across the English Channel.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Morant can be found in the Testa de Nevill, a medieval English census compiled between 1207 and 1272. This record includes entries for individuals with the surname Morant, indicating their presence in various parts of England during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Morant appeared in various spellings, such as Moraunte and Morante, reflecting the linguistic variations of the era. These alternate spellings were often linked to specific locations or place names, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Morant throughout history are:

1. Robert Morant (c. 1450 - c. 1510), an English merchant and alderman of London during the Tudor period.
2. Sir John Morant (1574 - 1631), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament and as a judge in the Court of Admiralty.
3. Philippe Morant (1700 - 1779), a French painter and engraver known for his landscape and architectural works.
4. George Morant (1770 - 1809), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and participated in the Battle of Trafalgar.
5. John Morant (1797 - 1860), a British author and traveler who documented his experiences in various parts of the world, including the West Indies and South America.

Over the centuries, the surname Morant has maintained a presence in various regions, particularly in France, England, and parts of the British Empire. While its exact origins may be subject to some debate, the name's longevity and historical significance serve as a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morant

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

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 Morant 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 Morant 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 Morant was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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