Explore the Family Name Moors
The meaning of Moors
1. English: variant of Moores. 2. Dutch: patronymic from Moor 3 and 4.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moors in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moors has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 24,306, but by 2010 it had risen to a rank of 22,183, marking an 8.73% change. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 20.5%, from 966 people in 2000 to 1,164 in 2010. The proportion of individuals carrying the Moors surname also increased per 100,000 people, from 0.36 to 0.39, indicating an 8.33% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,306 | #22,183 | 8.73% |
| Count | 966 | 1,164 | 20.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.39 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moors
The ethnic identity associated with the Moors surname also shifted during the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Moors identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races saw significant increases, with changes of 28.35% and 54.14%, respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 3.08%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a growth of 31.82%. The percentage of Black individuals remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly by 1.23%. However, there was a notable decrease in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, with a decline of 32.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.47% | 81.87% | -3.08% |
| Black | 6.52% | 6.44% | -1.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 4.47% | 54.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.21% | 4.12% | 28.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.32% | 31.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 0.77% | -32.46% |