Explore the Family Name Morena
The meaning of Morena
1. Spanish: shortened form of De la Morena, which either refers to the Sierra Morena, or is a metronymic from the feminine form of a nickname from moreno ‘brown’. Compare Moreno. 2. Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Moreno. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alejandro, Buenaventura, Carmella, Cesar, Diego, Gerardo, Guadalupe, Juan, Leticia, Lucila, Manuel. Italian Gino, Alfonse, Angelo, Carmelo, Clementina, Donato, Giovanna, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Morena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Morena has increased significantly in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Morena ranked 21,590th in terms of frequency, with 1,126 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank rose substantially to 16,933rd and the count also increased by 49.2% to 1,680 people bearing the surname. The proportion of the Morena surname per 100,000 people also grew by 35.71%, showing a clear trend towards increasing popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,590 | #16,933 | 21.57% |
| Count | 1,126 | 1,680 | 49.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.57 | 35.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morena
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Morena also shifted during this time period as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the highest percentage of people with the Morena surname identified as White (50%) followed closely by those identifying as Hispanic (42.98%). However, by 2010, while the White identification decreased to 47.2%, the Hispanic identification increased to 46.19%. There was also a notable increase in individuals identifying as Black, from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Meanwhile, a slight decrease was observed in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, though with a minor decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50% | 47.2% | -5.6% |
| Hispanic | 42.98% | 46.19% | 7.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4% | 3.15% | -21.25% |
| Black | 0.71% | 1.43% | 101.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.33% | 1.13% | -15.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0.89% | -9.18% |