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

Morcillo, 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 Morcillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morcillo in America

Morcillo is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morcillo surname appeared 128 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Morcillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morcillo 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 Morcillo

The surname Morcillo originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "morcillo," which means "dark-colored" or "blackish." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with dark complexion or hair.

Morcillo is a common surname found in various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia, Castile, and the Basque Country. It can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries, when surnames began to be adopted more widely in Spain. However, there are no definitive records of the name appearing in prominent historical documents like the Domesday Book, which was specific to England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Morcillo was Pedro Morcillo, a Spanish humanist and scholar who lived in the 16th century (1501-1570). He was known for his works on philosophy and education, and served as a professor at the University of Salamanca.

Another notable figure was Juan Morcillo y Olalla (1828-1908), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain for a brief period in 1906.

In the realm of literature, Miguel Morcillo Mozos (1917-2003) was a Spanish poet and writer known for his works that explored the themes of existentialism and the human condition.

Moving to the arts, Antonio Morcillo Calvache (1892-1964) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who specialized in religious and historical themes. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Additionally, José Morcillo Blazquez (1915-1992) was a renowned Spanish archaeologist and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Iberian civilizations, particularly the Celtiberians.

It is worth noting that while these examples provide a glimpse into the historical presence of the surname Morcillo, there may be many other individuals who have carried this name throughout history and across different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morcillo

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

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

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