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

Morisset, 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 Morisset surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morisset in America

Morisset is the 40909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morisset surname appeared 533 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 Morisset.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morisset 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 Morisset

The surname Morisset is of French origin, originating from the region of Normandy in northern France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "morice" and "set," which together mean "moorish settlement" or "dwelling of the moors." This suggests that the name may have originated from an individual or family who lived in an area formerly inhabited by the Moors, a term used to describe Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa, and parts of the Mediterranean region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Morisset can be found in historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in Normandy. In particular, the name appears in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor, a collection of charters and records from the Abbey of Saint-Victor in Caen, dating back to the late 12th century. This suggests that the Morisset family may have had connections to this prominent Norman abbey or the surrounding region.

One notable individual bearing the surname Morisset was Jean Morisset, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He served as a captain in the French army during the Hundred Years' War and was known for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the English. Another historical figure was Jacques Morisset, a 16th-century French scholar and humanist who was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and his contributions to the Renaissance intellectual movement.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Morisset family settled in the French colony of Acadia, which encompassed parts of modern-day Canada and the United States. One of the earliest known Acadians with the surname was Pierre Morisset, who was born in Port-Royal (now Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia) in 1636. He and his descendants played a significant role in the development of the Acadian community and the establishment of settlements along the Acadian Peninsula.

Another notable figure was Louis Morisset, a French-Canadian architect and urban planner who lived in the 19th century. Born in Quebec City in 1807, he designed several important buildings and public spaces in the city, including the Québec Parliament Building and the Quebec Citadel. His contributions to the architectural heritage and urban planning of Quebec City earned him recognition as one of the most influential architects of his time.

Throughout history, the Morisset surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, scholars, settlers, and architects. While the name originated in Normandy, it has since spread to other parts of France and beyond, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped the history of the French people and their diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morisset

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

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

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