Morton as a Last Name

How Common is the Last Name Morton?

According to the 2010 census, there are 59,213 people with the surname Morton in the United States. Morton is the 568th most common last name for Americans.

What Percent of People are Named Morton?

About 0.019% Americans have the last name Morton.

This means 1 in 5,214 people are named Morton.

Is the Last Name Morton Growing?

Yes. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of Americans named Morton grew by 0.7%. However, this is less than the national growth rate of 9.7%.

What Percentage of People Named Morton are Black?

Here is the racial breakdown of people with the last name Morton in the United States.

Race Percent
White74.00%
Black19.74%
Hispanic2.45%
Multiracial2.29%
Native American0.86%
Asian0.66%