Explore the Family Name De Moura
The meaning of De Moura
Portuguese and Galician: habitational name for someone from the Portuguese town of Moura (Alentejo) or any of various similarly named places in Galicia. Some characteristic forenames: Portuguese Joao, Joaquim, Almir. Spanish Jose, Renato, Adriana, Ezequiel, Joaquin, Julio, Luis, Luiz, Oswaldo, Rafael, Raymondo.
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How common is the last name De Moura in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Moura has increased over time. In 2000, it ranked 42,289 in popularity with a total count of 483 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 35,246 and the number of people with the De Moura surname grew by 32.3% to a total of 639. This means that for every 100,000 people, the proportion named De Moura also increased by 22.22%, from 0.18 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #35,246 | 16.65% |
| Count | 483 | 639 | 32.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.22 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Moura
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Moura. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. The percentage of De Mouras identifying as White rose slightly from 86.13% in 2000 to 88.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 6.44%. Interestingly, there was a significant drop in individuals identifying as two or more races, decreasing by 81.07%. The year 2010 marked the first instance of Black individuals carrying the De Moura surname, making up 3.60% of the total population with this name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.13% | 88.42% | 2.66% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 5.95% | 6.44% |
| Black | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.45% | 1.41% | -81.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |