Explore the Family Name Moreaux
The meaning of Moreaux
French: variant of Moreau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moreaux in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moreaux has seen a slight change between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Moreaux ranked 61,376 in popularity and rose to rank 63,698 by 2010, showing a decrease in rank by 3.78%. The count of people with this surname increased by 2.29%, going from 306 in 2000 to 313 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #63,698 | -3.78% |
| Count | 306 | 313 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moreaux
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the surname Moreaux also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no changes reported within the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, other ethnic identities saw noticeable shifts. The percentage of Moreaux individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 67.25% from 2.29% to 3.83%. Those identifying as White decreased slightly by 4.19%, moving from 65.69% to 62.94%. The Hispanic category saw an increase by 27.06%, rising from 6.54% to 8.31%, while the Black category witnessed a minor decline of 3.49%, decreasing from 25.49% to 24.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.69% | 62.94% | -4.19% |
| Black | 25.49% | 24.6% | -3.49% |
| Hispanic | 6.54% | 8.31% | 27.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 3.83% | 67.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |