The surname Morton has its origins in England, Ireland, and Scotland. It is derived from various place names in these regions, typically indicating a settlement or farmstead located near a moor or marsh. The name is rooted in the Old English words "mor," meaning "moor," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This surname reflects geographical features of the areas where early bearers of the name may have lived.
The last name Morton appears about 59213 times in U.S. Census records, earning it rank #568 nationally. This equals around 20 individuals per 100,000 in the U.S.
Our database contains over 15172 people with the last name Morton. This surname is most commonly found in Texas, Florida, California. We have over 13 unique first names combined with the last name Morton in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, Robert, John.
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