Explore the Family Name Moreles
The meaning of Moreles
Hispanic (Mexico): probably an altered form of Morelos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moreles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moreles has witnessed an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 54,880 in terms of popularity, but it moved up to the 50,196th spot by 2010 showing an improvement of 8.53%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 351 to 417 during the same period, a noteworthy growth of 18.8%. Also, the proportion of people with the Moreles surname per 100,000 population saw an increment from 0.13 to 0.14, marking a 7.69% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #50,196 | 8.53% |
| Count | 351 | 417 | 18.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moreles
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Moreles surname in both 2000 and 2010 identified as Hispanic. The percentage of the Moreles surname being associated with the Hispanic ethnic identity slightly increased from 91.17% in 2000 to 92.81% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as White dropped by 36.84%, decreasing from 5.70% in 2000 to 3.60% in 2010. Interestingly, the census reported some shifts among smaller ethnic groups. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 was 1.92% whereas it was zero in 2000. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races in 2000 were 1.99%, but this category was not reported (suppressed for privacy reasons) in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.17% | 92.81% | 1.8% |
| White | 5.7% | 3.6% | -36.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |