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

Morisseau, 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 Morisseau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morisseau in America

Morisseau is the 50659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morisseau surname appeared 412 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 Morisseau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morisseau 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 Morisseau

The surname Morisseau originates from France and can be traced back to the 17th century. It is a French habitational name derived from the village of Morisseau in the Vienne region of western France. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old French word "morcel," meaning a small piece or portion of land.

In medieval times, people often adopted surnames based on their place of residence or origin. The earliest recorded instance of the Morisseau surname can be found in the church records of the village of Morisseau, dating back to the mid-1600s.

The Morisseau name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers was Jean Morisseau (1625-1702), a French landowner and vintner from the Vienne region. Another notable figure was Marie Morisseau (1678-1745), a pioneer of the French settlement in Louisiana, who arrived in the early 18th century.

In the literary realm, François Morisseau (1779-1852) was a French writer and journalist who gained recognition for his political satires and critiques during the Napoleonic era. The name also appears in military records, with General Pierre Morisseau (1814-1892) serving as a decorated officer in the French Army during the Franco-Prussian War.

During the 19th century, the Morisseau surname spread beyond France as French emigrants settled in various parts of the world. One notable example is Antoine Morisseau (1831-1905), a French-Canadian farmer and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.

While the Morisseau name has its roots in France, it has since been carried by individuals across different countries and cultures, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morisseau

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

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

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