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

Morsching, 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 Morsching surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morsching in America

Morsching is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morsching surname appeared 144 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 Morsching.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morsching 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 Morsching

The surname MORSCHING is of German origin, believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the German word "Morsch," which means "rotten" or "decayed," and likely referred to someone who lived near a swampy or marshy area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name MORSCHING can be traced back to the region of Bavaria, in southern Germany. It is often associated with the town of Morschen, located in the district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thuringia. This town's name is believed to have a similar etymological root, stemming from the Old High German word "mors," meaning "marsh" or "swamp."

One of the earliest known references to the MORSCHING surname appears in a historical document from the city of Nuremberg, dated around 1425. This document mentions a certain "Hans Morsching," who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the MORSCHING name was Johann Morsching (1492-1562), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another prominent individual with the MORSCHING surname was Wilhelm Morsching (1679-1748), a German composer and organist who lived in the Baroque era. He served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg and is known for his contributions to sacred music.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the MORSCHING name was Karl Morsching (1818-1892), a German architect and civil engineer. He was responsible for designing several important buildings and structures, including the Neue Wache in Berlin, which is now a memorial for victims of war and tyranny.

Furthermore, the MORSCHING surname can be found in other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland, likely due to migration and population movements over the centuries. For instance, a notable figure was Franz Morsching (1875-1939), an Austrian jurist and politician who served as the President of the Federal Constitutional Court of Austria in the early 20th century.

While the MORSCHING surname may have evolved and spread to other regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the Germanic heartlands, where it emerged as a descriptive name referring to the geographical features and settlements where the earliest bearers of this name lived.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morsching

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

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

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