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

Morman, 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 Morman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morman in America

Morman is the 8989th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morman surname appeared 3,640 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Morman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morman 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 Morman

The surname MORMAN is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "mor," meaning a marsh or moor, and the suffix "-man," indicating a person associated with that particular geographic feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions an individual named Moreman, who was likely a landowner or tenant in the area now known as Somerset.

During the Middle Ages, the name Morman was predominantly found in the southern and western regions of England, particularly in counties like Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. This geographical distribution aligns with the name's association with marshlands and moorlands, which were prevalent in those areas.

In the 14th century, records show a Sir John Morman, a prominent landowner and knight from Dorset, who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. Another notable figure was William Morman, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the late 15th century.

As time passed, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Moorman, Moreman, and Moerman. These variations often reflected regional dialects and scribal traditions of the time.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual bearing the name Morman was Robert Morman, a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Salisbury from 1561 to 1579. He played a significant role in the English Reformation and was known for his contributions to the development of the Church of England.

During the 17th century, a notable figure was Sir Thomas Morman, a wealthy landowner and member of Parliament who represented the county of Somerset. He was actively involved in local politics and played a role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Parliamentarian cause but later switching allegiances to the Royalists.

As the centuries progressed, the Morman family continued to leave their mark in various fields, including agriculture, trade, and education. Some examples include John Morman, a successful merchant in Bristol during the 18th century, and Elizabeth Morman, a renowned educator and advocate for women's education in the early 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morman

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

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

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