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

Morsberger, 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 Morsberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morsberger in America

Morsberger is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morsberger surname appeared 211 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 Morsberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morsberger 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 Morsberger

The surname Morsberger is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, specifically in the village of Morsbach. The name itself is derived from the Old German words "mors," meaning "marsh" or "swamp," and "berg," meaning "hill" or "mountain."

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, including Morsbacher, Morspacher, and Morspergher. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of documents from the Brandenburg region, dating back to 1368. The entry mentions a certain "Henricus Morspergher."

The Morsberger name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Johann Morsberger, a renowned clockmaker who lived in Nuremberg in the late 15th century (c. 1460-1520). His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and aristocracy of the time.

During the 16th century, the name Morsberger appeared in the records of the city of Augsburg, where a family of merchants and traders flourished. One member, Hans Morsberger (c. 1510-1575), was a prominent merchant who established trade routes between Germany and Italy, dealing in textiles and spices.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence in the field of education. Christoph Morsberger (1592-1664) was a respected scholar and educator who served as the headmaster of the prestigious Gymnasium in Ulm. His contributions to the field of classical studies were widely recognized during his lifetime.

The 19th century saw the emergence of a notable Morsberger in the realm of music. Wilhelm Morsberger (1815-1892) was a renowned German composer and conductor. Born in Munich, he composed several operas and orchestral works that were performed across Europe during the Romantic era.

Another prominent figure bearing the Morsberger surname was Hildegard Morsberger (1901-1985), a pioneering German physicist. She made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and was one of the first women to hold a professorship in physics at a German university.

While these are just a few examples, the Morsberger name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting the diverse and rich heritage associated with this German surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morsberger

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

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

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