Explore the Family Name Moranchel
The meaning of Moranchel
Spanish: habitational name from a place called Moranchel in Guadalajara province. This surname is most common in Mexico.
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How common is the last name Moranchel in the United States?
The surname Moranchel saw significant growth in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,643rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 57,101st most common surname—a change of roughly 33.33%. The number of individuals bearing the Moranchel surname also increased significantly during this period, from 203 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, marking a 75.86% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 50%, from 0.08 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #57,101 | 33.33% |
| Count | 203 | 357 | 75.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.12 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moranchel
In terms of ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Moranchel surname is overwhelmingly associated with Hispanic ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic. There was a slight growth in this percentage over the decade, from 97.54% to 97.76%. It's noteworthy that the representation of the Moranchel surname among White populations decreased by around 20.33%, from 2.46% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.54% | 97.76% | 0.23% |
| White | 2.46% | 1.96% | -20.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |