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

Morvant, 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 Morvant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morvant in America

Morvant is the 19027th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morvant surname appeared 1,431 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 Morvant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morvant 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 Morvant

The surname Morvant has its roots in the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "mor" meaning "dark" or "somber" and "vant" meaning "wind." This suggests that the name may have originated from a descriptive term referring to a dark or somber wind, possibly related to the weather conditions in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Morvant can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Robert de Morvant, indicating that individuals bearing this surname had already established a presence in England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the Morvant family held lands and estates in various parts of Normandy, as evidenced by historical records and charters from that period. One notable figure from this time was Sir William Morvant, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Morvant name appeared in the records of the College of Arms in England, suggesting that members of this family had achieved a certain level of social status and recognition. One such individual was John Morvant, who was granted a coat of arms in 1462 for his services to the crown.

Over the centuries, the Morvant surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Morvante, Morvaunt, and Morvent. These variations can be found in historical documents and records from different regions of France and England.

Notable individuals with the surname Morvant include:

1. Pierre Morvant (1564-1638), a French theologian and scholar known for his work on the Vulgate Bible.
2. Elizabeth Morvant (1620-1694), an English landowner and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in her hometown of Salisbury.
3. Jacques Morvant (1722-1789), a French explorer and cartographer who mapped the Mississippi River basin during his expeditions in North America.
4. Henry Morvant (1832-1912), a British industrialist and inventor who patented several innovations in textile manufacturing.
5. Marie-Louise Morvant (1882-1968), a French artist and sculptor known for her works in bronze and marble, which can be found in museums across Europe.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Morvant surname throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the cultural and historical landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morvant

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

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

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