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

Mordue, 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 Mordue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mordue in America

Mordue is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mordue surname appeared 149 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 Mordue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mordue 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 Mordue

The surname Mordue has its origins in England, specifically in the northern counties of Northumberland and Durham. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mor" meaning moor or marsh, and "dun" meaning hill or down, suggesting that the name's earliest bearers lived in a marshy or moorland area near a hill.

The name first appeared in historical records as early as the 12th century, with references to individuals bearing the name Mordue or variations such as Mordun or Mordune. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from 1195, which mentions a William de Mordun.

Interestingly, the Mordue surname is closely associated with the village of Mordue, located in the parish of Stannington, Northumberland. This village likely took its name from the same Old English roots as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the geographical features of the region.

In the 13th century, the Mordue family held lands and properties in Northumberland and Durham, as evidenced by various charters and deeds. One notable figure from this time was John de Mordue, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Northumberland in 1256.

As the centuries progressed, the Mordue name continued to appear in various historical records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of the late 17th century and the Parish Registers of Northumberland and Durham.

One prominent individual bearing the Mordue name was Robert Mordue (1715-1785), a successful merchant and landowner from Newcastle upon Tyne. He amassed significant wealth and played a vital role in the city's economic and social life.

Another noteworthy figure was John Mordue (1790-1864), a renowned architect from Newcastle upon Tyne. He designed several prominent buildings in the city, including the Royal Arcade and the Newcastle Literary and Philosophical Society building.

In the 19th century, the Mordue name gained further recognition with the establishment of the Mordue Brewery in Newcastle upon Tyne. Founded by John Mordue (1799-1876), the brewery became one of the largest and most successful in the region, contributing significantly to the local economy.

As the Mordue family spread across England and beyond, the name encountered various spellings such as Mordew, Mordieu, and Mordiu, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and transcription.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mordue

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

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

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