Morson Surname
Approximately 2,885 people bear this surname
Morson Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Morris.' From Morrison to Morson was a natural transition; compare Morse for Morris. The 'm' in Moorsom presents no difficulty, as the final -son was often corrupted to -som; compare Ransom, Hansom, Sansom.
Read More About This SurnameMorson Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 774 | 1:71,987 | 8,238 |
| United States | 769 | 1:471,338 | 40,071 |
| Canada | 323 | 1:114,073 | 12,141 |
| Italy | 308 | 1:198,561 | 28,720 |
| Malawi | 261 | 1:65,590 | 8,693 |
| Australia | 198 | 1:136,342 | 14,722 |
| Scotland | 37 | 1:144,698 | 8,671 |
| Switzerland | 26 | 1:315,881 | 24,844 |
| Zimbabwe | 26 | 1:593,778 | 45,605 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 20 | 1:2,760 | 392 |
| France | 19 | 1:3,495,933 | 219,029 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 16 | 1:85,248 | 6,095 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 15 | 1:6,611 | 774 |
| Wales | 12 | 1:257,878 | 14,969 |
| Tanzania | 11 | 1:4,812,874 | 55,358 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 10 | 1:11,038 | 1,555 |
| South Africa | 9 | 1:6,019,745 | 157,966 |
| Argentina | 5 | 1:8,548,683 | 204,003 |
| Montserrat | 5 | 1:989 | 156 |
| Brazil | 4 | 1:53,518,583 | 632,670 |
| Thailand | 4 | 1:17,659,586 | 685,799 |
| Denmark | 3 | 1:1,881,572 | 67,227 |
| Nigeria | 2 | 1:88,571,379 | 625,098 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 1:89,321,942 | 157,560 |
| Papua New Guinea | 2 | 1:4,076,858 | 165,791 |
| Russia | 2 | 1:72,061,528 | 727,117 |
| Jamaica | 2 | 1:1,434,974 | 11,081 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 1:3,667,742 | 11,574 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 1 | 1:34,329 | 862 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 | 1:112,659 | 1,704 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Norway | 1 | 1:5,142,286 | 129,201 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Malaysia | 1 | 1:29,494,225 | 409,885 |
| Libya | 1 | 1:6,243,974 | 6,186 |
| Kenya | 1 | 1:46,179,900 | 103,372 |
| Israel | 1 | 1:8,557,634 | 182,558 |
| Ghana | 1 | 1:27,020,692 | 23,742 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Egypt | 1 | 1:91,935,754 | 132,737 |
| Dominica | 1 | 1:75,891 | 912 |
| Burundi | 1 | 1:9,804,852 | 2,349 |
| Anguilla | 1 | 1:13,436 | 792 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1:1,845,036 | 20,648 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 1:2,214,933 | 33,683 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 259 | 1:94,113 | 9,671 |
| Scotland | 21 | 1:178,248 | 6,976 |
| Wales | 17 | 1:92,260 | 4,121 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 192 | 1:261,556 | 21,457 |
Morson (786) may also be a first name.
Morson Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Morris.' From Morrison to Morson was a natural transition; compare Morse for Morris. The 'm' in Moorsom presents no difficulty, as the final -son was often corrupted to -som; compare Ransom, Hansom, Sansom. Nevertheless Mr. Lower's suggestion that it is for Moorsham, a township in the parish of Skelton, North Riding of Yorks, must not be overlooked. I see the Modern Domesday Book has one instance in the North Riding. This confirms Mr. Lower's view.
1693. Richard Morson and Mary Nutt: Marriage Alleg. (Canterbury).
1778. Married — William Morson and Catherine Coffering: St. George, Hanover Square.
1784. — Richard Toms and Catherine Morsom: ibid.
1 More’s Son: More = Moore, q.v.
2 for Morrison, q.v.
Morson Demographics
Average Male Morson Height
178.8 cm
Sample is predominantly from Anglosphere countries
Morson Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Morson Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Morson (Russian: Морсон) is found most frequently in England. It may be found as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Morson? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 152,509th most frequent last name at a global level, held by around 1 in 2,526,012 people. This surname occurs predominantly in Europe, where 41 percent of Morson are found; 38 percent are found in North America and 37 percent are found in Anglo-North America. It is also the 292,462nd most commonly occurring given name internationally, borne by 786 people.
It is most frequently held in England, where it is carried by 774 people, or 1 in 71,987. In England it is most numerous in: Greater London, where 16 percent reside, West Midlands, where 11 percent reside and Durham, where 9 percent reside. Outside of England this surname occurs in 45 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 27 percent reside and Canada, where 11 percent reside.
Morson Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Morson has changed through the years. In England the number of people who held the Morson surname expanded 299 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it expanded 401 percent between 1880 and 2014; in Scotland it expanded 176 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Wales it fell 29 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it fell 50 percent between 1901 and 2014.
Morson Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the surname is primarily Catholic (50%) in Ireland.
In The United States those bearing the Morson surname are 1.19% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than The US average, with 54.42% being registered to vote for the party.
The amount Morson earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 550.53% more than the national average, earning R 1,545,900 per year; in United States they earn 5.32% less than the national average, earning $40,853 USD per year and in Canada they earn 27.03% more than the national average, earning $63,113 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Morson Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Morson in the Russian language | ||
| Морсон | morson | - |
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