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

Morsy, 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 Morsy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morsy in America

Morsy is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morsy surname appeared 282 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 Morsy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morsy 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 Morsy

The surname MORSY is believed to have its origins in the Middle East, specifically in Egypt. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "murs," which means "harbor" or "port." This suggests that the name may have first been used to identify individuals who lived near or worked in the harbors and ports along the Nile River or the Mediterranean coast.

In ancient Egypt, surnames were not commonly used, and people were often identified by their given name, their father's name, and their village or region of origin. As the Arabic language and Islamic culture spread throughout Egypt in the 7th century, the use of surnames became more prevalent, and many families adopted names that reflected their occupations, locations, or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MORSY can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Mamluk period. This document mentions a merchant named Ali al-Morsy, who traded goods between the ports of Alexandria and Cairo. The name may have been given to him or his ancestors because of their connection to the maritime trade or their residence near a harbor.

Another notable figure with the surname MORSY was Ismail Morsy, a renowned Egyptian scholar and historian who lived in the 16th century. He authored several works on Islamic law and history, including a comprehensive chronicle of the Mamluk Sultanate.

In the 19th century, a prominent Egyptian politician and diplomat named Ahmed Morsy Pasha served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs under Khedive Ismail Pasha. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and strengthening Egypt's international relations during a period of modernization and reform.

Other notable individuals with the surname MORSY include:

1. Mohammed Morsy (1951-2019), a former Egyptian president who was elected in 2012 but was later ousted in a military coup.
2. Salah Morsy (1916-1998), an Egyptian actor and film director who appeared in over 200 movies and directed several acclaimed films.
3. Safinaz Morsy (born 1943), an Egyptian artist and sculptor known for her abstract and avant-garde works.
4. Sameh Morsy (born 1978), an Egyptian professional footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Al-Ahly and the Egyptian national team.
5. Youssef Morsy (born 1982), an Egyptian-American actor and filmmaker who has appeared in various television shows and movies.

While the surname MORSY may have originated from a connection to maritime activities or locations, it has since become a well-established Egyptian name with a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morsy

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

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

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