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

Morlett, 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 Morlett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morlett in America

Morlett is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morlett surname appeared 114 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 Morlett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morlett 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 Morlett

The surname Morlett is believed to have originated in the regions of northern France and Belgium during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French word "morlet," which referred to a small, dark-colored bird similar to a blackbird. This could indicate that the name was initially a nickname or descriptive name given to someone with a dark complexion or dark hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Morlett can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Morlet," indicating that it was already in use in England by the late 11th century, likely brought over by Norman settlers.

In the 13th century, there are records of a prominent French noble family called the Morletts, who held lands and titles in the region of Champagne. One notable member of this family was Jean de Morlett, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade and died in battle in 1248.

During the 16th century, the name Morlett began to appear in various spellings, such as Morlette, Morlet, and Morlay, in regions of northern France and the Low Countries. One notable figure from this time was Guillaume Morlett, a Flemish painter born in Antwerp in 1565, known for his portraits and religious works.

In the 17th century, the name Morlett was found in various parts of Europe, including England, where a family of that name settled in the county of Dorset. One member of this family, Thomas Morlett, was born in 1627 and became a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Morlett was Johann Morlett, a German composer and organist who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was born in Saxony in 1673 and is known for his contributions to the development of the Baroque organ style.

As the name spread across Europe and beyond, it took on various spellings and variations, such as Morlet, Morlett, Morlette, and Morlay. While the exact origins and meaning of the name may be somewhat uncertain, it remains a distinctive surname with a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morlett

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

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

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