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

Morillon, 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 Morillon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morillon in America

Morillon is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morillon surname appeared 435 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 Morillon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morillon 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 Morillon

The surname MORILLON has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It derives from the French word "morillon," which means "small dark grapes" or "blackberry." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who cultivated vineyards or worked with grapes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MORILLON can be found in the historical records of the Burgundy region of France, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed that the name was initially associated with families involved in the wine-making industry in this region.

In the 14th century, the name MORILLON appeared in several manuscripts and records from the Champagne region of France. This area was renowned for its vineyards and wine production, further strengthening the connection between the name and the cultivation of grapes.

Notable individuals with the surname MORILLON include Jean Morillon (c. 1420-1492), a French prelate and diplomat who served as the Bishop of Tournai and represented the French monarchy in various diplomatic missions. Another prominent figure was Jacques Morillon (1542-1608), a French Jesuit priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation.

In the 16th century, the name MORILLON was found in the records of the French city of Lyon, where a family of wine merchants bore this surname. One member of this family, Pierre Morillon (1570-1638), became a successful merchant and a prominent figure in the city's trade guilds.

Moving into the 17th century, the MORILLON name appeared in the records of the French province of Languedoc, where a noble family owned vineyards and estates. One of their descendants, Henri Morillon (1638-1712), served as a military officer and fought in the Wars of the Grand Alliance against the Dutch and their allies.

Another notable individual with the surname MORILLON was François Morillon (1698-1774), a French painter and engraver who gained recognition for his portraits and historical scenes. His works can be found in several museums across Europe.

Throughout the centuries, the surname MORILLON has maintained its connection to the wine-making and agricultural industries in various regions of France, while also branching out into other professions and walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morillon

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

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

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