The surname Morrissey is of Irish origin, typically derived from the Gaelic "Ó Muirgheasa," meaning "descendant of Muirgheas." The name Muirgheas itself is composed of elements that can be interpreted as "sea" and "choice" or "vigor," suggesting a historical connection to maritime activities or a strong, spirited nature. This surname is predominantly found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.
According to Census data, the last name Morrissey ranks #2658 in the U.S., with 13564 occurrences. That’s roughly 5 per 100,000 people — neither rare nor especially common.
Our database contains over 855 people with the last name Morrissey. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, New York, Massachusetts. We have over 1 unique first names combined with the last name Morrissey in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are Michael.
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