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

Morsette, 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 Morsette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morsette in America

Morsette is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morsette surname appeared 321 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 Morsette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morsette 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 Morsette

The surname Morsette has its origins in France, emerging in the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "mors," meaning "a bite" or "a mouthful," possibly referring to someone who had an unusual or distinctive bite or facial features. The earliest known spelling variations include Morsette, Morsett, and Morcette.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Morsette surname can be found in the Chartres Cathedral archives from 1195, where a certain Renaud Morsette is listed as a stonemason working on the construction of the famous Gothic cathedral. This suggests that the name may have originated among skilled craftsmen or artisans in the region.

By the 13th century, the Morsette name had spread across northern France, with records indicating their presence in Normandy, Picardy, and the Île-de-France regions. The name appears in various municipal and ecclesiastical records from this period, suggesting that the Morsettes were well-established members of their local communities.

In the late 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Morsette name was Jean Morsette, a respected lawyer and judge from Rouen, Normandy. Born in 1352, he served as a magistrate in the Parlement of Paris and is noted for his contributions to the codification of French law during the reign of Charles VI.

Another prominent Morsette was Étienne Morsette (1610-1678), a Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to New France (modern-day Canada) in the mid-17th century. He is recognized for his efforts in converting and educating the indigenous populations of the region, as well as his detailed accounts of the customs and languages of the First Nations people he encountered.

In the 18th century, a family of Morsettes from the Burgundy region of France gained recognition in the field of winemaking. Pierre Morsette (1712-1789) established a successful vineyard in the village of Meursault, which produced highly acclaimed Burgundy wines. His son, Jacques Morsette (1745-1821), continued the family tradition and gained fame for his innovative winemaking techniques.

While the Morsette name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to the Morsette surname can be traced back to its French origins and the notable individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morsette

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

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

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