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

Morganfield, 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 Morganfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morganfield in America

Morganfield is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morganfield surname appeared 188 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 Morganfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morganfield 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 Morganfield

The surname Morganfield is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the place name Morganfield, which is found in the county of Staffordshire, England. The name is formed from the Old English personal name Morgan, derived from the Welsh word "mor" meaning sea, and the Old English word "feld" meaning field or open land.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Morganfield can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1199, where it appears as "de Morganefeld." This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Feet of Fines for Staffordshire from 1275, where it is written as "Morganefeld." This suggests that the name was well-established in the area during this time.

In the 14th century, the spelling of the name evolved to closer to its modern form. The Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327 include the entry "John de Morganfeld." This highlights the gradual transition in spelling from the earlier forms.

One notable figure in history with the surname Morganfield was Sir William Morganfield (1475-1557), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Staffordshire. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and his support for the English Reformation.

Another individual of note was John Morganfield (1620-1692), a Puritan clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Stafford. He was known for his influential sermons and writings during the turbulent period of the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname was Thomas Morganfield (1732-1805), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Birmingham. He was instrumental in establishing several charitable institutions in the city and was renowned for his generosity.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth Morganfield (1810-1888), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Staffordshire and was a vocal supporter of educational reform.

Another individual of historical significance was Sir Robert Morganfield (1845-1923), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Victorian era. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his service, including the Order of the Bath.

These examples illustrate the long and varied history of the surname Morganfield, which has its roots firmly planted in the English countryside of Staffordshire and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morganfield

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

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

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