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

Morian, 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 Morian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morian in America

Morian is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morian surname appeared 154 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 Morian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morian 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 Morian

The surname Morian has its origins in the region of Moray, located in the northeast of Scotland. It is believed to have derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "Muireadhaich," which means "people of the coastal district." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who resided in the coastal areas of Moray.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Morian can be traced back to the 12th century. In the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, there are references to individuals bearing this surname, such as Gillecolm Morian, who was mentioned in 1263. Additionally, the name appears in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of medieval documents that recorded acts of homage to King Edward I of England.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Morian was Sir John Morian, a Scottish knight who lived in the 14th century. He played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence and was a loyal supporter of King Robert the Bruce. Sir John Morian was present at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, where the Scottish forces achieved a decisive victory over the English.

Another prominent individual with the surname Morian was Alexander Morian, a 16th-century Scottish scholar and poet. He was born in Moray around 1525 and gained recognition for his literary works, including poems and translations of classical texts. Alexander Morian's contributions to Scottish literature and education have been recognized by various literary societies and academic institutions.

In the 17th century, the Morian name was associated with John Morian, a Scottish merchant and trader who established successful trade routes between Scotland and the Netherlands. His business ventures played a crucial role in strengthening economic ties between the two nations during that era.

The surname Morian has also been connected to several place names within the Moray region, such as Morian's Den, a picturesque gorge located near the town of Cullen. Additionally, there are records of landholdings and properties bearing the Morian name, further solidifying the surname's deep-rooted connection to the area.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname have emerged, including Moran, Morans, and Morean. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain closely tied to the historic region of Moray in northeast Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morian

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

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

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