Explore the Family Name Moraes
The meaning of Moraes
Portuguese: topographic name for someone living among mulberry trees, from the plural of moral ‘mulberry’. Compare De Moraes. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Fernando, Manuel, Francisco, Marcelo, Pedro, Roberto, Adriano, Agnaldo, Ana, Anselmo, Carlos, Claudio. Portuguese Joao, Manoel, Paulo.
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How common is the last name Moraes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moraes has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,652nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 25,620th spot, marking a 21.54% jump in rank. In the same period, the number of individuals with this surname in the U.S. also increased from 663 to 963, which represents a 45.25% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also saw an uptick, going from 0.25 to 0.33, a rise of 32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #25,620 | 21.54% |
| Count | 663 | 963 | 45.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.33 | 32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moraes
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moraes. From 2000 to 2010, there was a noted increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and White, 23.09% and 20.69% respectively. There was, however, a decline in Hispanic identification by 5.99%, while those identifying themselves as of two or more races disappeared completely. Interestingly, a new category emerged during this decade, with 3.53% of individuals with the Moraes surname identifying as Black, which was not present in the 2000 Census data. No changes were reported for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.09% | 73.73% | 20.69% |
| Hispanic | 14.03% | 13.19% | -5.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.98% | 6.13% | 23.09% |
| Black | 0% | 3.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 17.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |