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

Morden, 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 Morden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morden in America

Morden is the 25640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morden surname appeared 962 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 Morden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morden 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 Morden

The surname Morden has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mor" meaning marsh or moor, and "denu" meaning valley, literally translating to "marsh valley" or "moorland valley."

The name is thought to have originated in the village of Morden, located in the county of Surrey. The Domesday Book, a great survey of England completed in 1086, mentions the settlement as "Mordone" and "Mordune." This suggests that the surname was initially a locational name, given to families residing in or near the area of Morden.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname was Roger de Mordene, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Buckinghamshire in 1197. Another early reference is found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which lists a John de Morden.

The surname has also been associated with various place names across England, such as Morden in Dorset, Morden in Hertfordshire, and Morden in Wiltshire. These locations likely contributed to the spread and variations of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Morden include:

1. Robert Morden (c. 1668-1703), an English cartographer and map publisher, renowned for his county maps and atlases.
2. John Morden (fl. 1701-1708), an English playwright and author, best known for his comedy "The Anatomist, or The Sham Doctor."
3. William Morden (1781-1858), an English cricketer who played for the Marylebone Cricket Club.
4. Dolly Morden (1859-1946), an Australian writer and journalist, known for her contributions to the Sydney Bulletin.
5. James Morden (1895-1971), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada.

The surname Morden has a rich history rooted in the English countryside, reflecting the geographic origins of its bearers. It has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including cartographers, writers, athletes, and politicians, contributing to the diverse tapestry of the English language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morden

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Morden, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!