Rufus Morton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rufus Morton — Latin
38K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rufus Morton is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Rufus is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Rufus is a masculine given name, a surname, an Ancient Roman cognomen and a nickname (from Latin rufus, "red"). Notable people with the name include: Given name Marcus Caelius Rufus, (28 May 82 BC – after 48 BC), orator and politician in the late Roman Republic Rufus Ada George (born 1940), Nigerian politician Rufus Aladesanmi III (born 1945), Yoruban king Rufus Applegarth (1844–1921), American lawyer and politician Rufus A. The surname Morton: Adam Morton (1945–2020), Canadian philosopher Alexandra Morton (born 1957), American and Canadian marine biologist Alicia Morton (born 1987), American actress Amy Morton (born 1959), American actress (Arthur) Leslie Morton, communist historian and educator Behren Morton (born 2002), American football player Bubba Morton (1931–2006), American baseball player and coach Cale Morton (born 1990), Australian footballer Chesley V. Rufus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 38K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rufus reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rufus

Latin

Rufus is a masculine given name, a surname, an Ancient Roman cognomen and a nickname (from Latin rufus, "red"). Notable people with the name include: Given name Marcus Caelius Rufus, (28 May 82 BC – after 48 BC), orator and politician in the late Roman Republic Rufus Ada George (born 1940), Nigerian politician Rufus Aladesanmi III (born 1945), Yoruban king Rufus Applegarth (1844–1921), American lawyer and politician Rufus A.

Surname: Morton

English

Adam Morton (1945–2020), Canadian philosopher Alexandra Morton (born 1957), American and Canadian marine biologist Alicia Morton (born 1987), American actress Amy Morton (born 1959), American actress (Arthur) Leslie Morton, communist historian and educator Behren Morton (born 2002), American football player Bubba Morton (1931–2006), American baseball player and coach Cale Morton (born 1990), Australian footballer Chesley V.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rufus is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rufus by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Rufus Morton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rufus Morton:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rufus?
The first name Rufus originates from Latin. Rufus is a masculine given name, a surname, an Ancient Roman cognomen and a nickname (from Latin rufus, "red"). Notable people with the name include: Given name Marcus Caelius Rufus, (28 May 82 BC – after 48 BC), orator and politician in the late Roman Republic Rufus Ada George (born 1940), Nigerian politician Rufus Aladesanmi III (born 1945), Yoruban king Rufus Applegarth (1844–1921), American lawyer and politician Rufus A.
When was Rufus most popular?
The name Rufus reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Morton?
The surname Morton originates from English. Adam Morton (1945–2020), Canadian philosopher Alexandra Morton (born 1957), American and Canadian marine biologist Alicia Morton (born 1987), American actress Amy Morton (born 1959), American actress (Arthur) Leslie Morton, communist historian and educator Behren Morton (born 2002), American football player Bubba Morton (1931–2006), American baseball player and coach Cale Morton (born 1990), Australian footballer Chesley V.
What are the origins of the name Rufus Morton?
The name Rufus Morton combines two different traditions: the first name Rufus has Latin roots, while the surname Morton originates from English.
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