Explore the Family Name Moras
The meaning of Moras
1. Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Moras, named with plural of mora ‘mulberry’ (see Mora). 2. Galician (Morás): habitational name from Morás in A Coruña. 3. French: habitational name from any of the places called Moras in various parts of France. Compare Morace and Morasse. 4. Polish (also Moraś): perhaps a derivative of mór ‘plague’ (compare Mora) or morzyć ‘to kill, to make somebody dead’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Angel, Guadalupe, Manuel, Marina, Rafael, Santiago.
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How common is the last name Moras in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Moras' has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 48,293 in 2000, it rose to 45,105 by 2010, marking a 6.6% increase. The count of individuals with the surname also grew by 15.57%, from 411 to 475 people during the same period. This rise is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a 6.67% jump from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #45,105 | 6.6% |
| Count | 411 | 475 | 15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moras
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Moras' has also shown some shifts over the decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races showed an increase, rising by 63.47% and 1.47% respectively. While the White ethnicity decreased by 9.77%, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant rise of 36.73%. During this period, the proportion of those associating themselves with Black ethnicity dropped to 0, and no change was observed for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.97% | 66.74% | -9.77% |
| Hispanic | 19.71% | 26.95% | 36.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.19% | 3.58% | 63.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Black | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |