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

Mormon, 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 Mormon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mormon in America

Mormon is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mormon surname appeared 334 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 Mormon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mormon 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 Mormon

The surname Mormon has its origins in the Latin word "mormonius", which was derived from the Ancient Greek word "mormō", meaning a terrifying figure or a hobgoblin. This name was likely used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was known to have a fearsome or imposing appearance.

In the early Middle Ages, the name Mormon began to appear in various parts of Europe, particularly in the regions of modern-day France and Germany. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, which mentions a certain "Mormonius de Rottenburg" in the year 1162.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Mormon was relatively uncommon but could be found scattered throughout various regions of Europe. In England, the Pipe Rolls of Henry II, a collection of financial records from the reign of King Henry II (1154-1189), mention a "Willelmus Mormon" from Oxfordshire in the year 1176.

As time passed, the name Mormon underwent various spelling variations, such as Mormont, Morman, and Moreman. One notable individual bearing this name was Sir John Mormont, a Scottish knight who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name Mormon appeared in several historical records, including the Cartulary of Cambuskenneth, a medieval cartulary from Scotland, which mentions a "John Mormont" in the year 1542. Another individual of note was Christophe Moreman, a French Protestant reformer and writer who lived from 1516 to 1572.

As the centuries progressed, the name Mormon continued to be found across various parts of Europe, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields. One such figure was Sir Robert Morman, an English politician and member of Parliament who lived from 1608 to 1675.

In the 18th century, the name Mormon gained some prominence in the Netherlands, with individuals like Jacob Mormont (1699-1779), a Dutch painter and engraver, and Pieter Mormont (1733-1804), a Dutch politician and statesman.

Throughout its long history, the surname Mormon has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from military leaders and politicians to artists and writers. While the origins of the name can be traced back to ancient times, it has endured and been carried forward by countless individuals over the centuries, each adding their own unique chapter to the rich tapestry of this surname's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mormon

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

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

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