Explore the Family Name Morataya
The meaning of Morataya
Hispanic (mainly Guatemala and El Salvador): altered form of Spanish Moratalla. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Julio, Luis, Cesar, Mario, Vicente, Alicia, Armando, Bertila, Edgardo, Felipe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Morataya in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morataya has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,934 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 15,806 - an upward change of approximately 27.94%. In terms of actual numbers, there were 1,103 individuals with the Morataya surname in the year 2000, which grew to 1,842 by 2010, reflecting an impressive growth rate of 67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,934 | #15,806 | 27.94% |
| Count | 1,103 | 1,842 | 67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.62 | 51.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morataya
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Morataya surname identify as Hispanic, with this group accounting for 95.65% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.31% by 2010. While the number of individuals identifying as White decreased from 3.08% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010, the group identifying with Two or more races also saw a decrease from 0.63% to 0.38%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.33% of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.65% | 96.31% | 0.69% |
| White | 3.08% | 2.71% | -12.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 0.38% | -39.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |