Explore the Family Name Moreo
The meaning of Moreo
1. Italian (Apulia): from the masculine form of the personal name Morea. 2. Spanish and Catalan: Castilianized form of Catalan Moreu, a nickname from moreu ‘dark, dusky’ (of hair).
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How common is the last name Moreo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moreo saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Moreo surname was ranked 70,273rd in popularity with 260 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 68,547 and the count of individuals increased by 10.38% to 287. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the Moreo surname per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #68,547 | 2.46% |
| Count | 260 | 287 | 10.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moreo
The ethnic identity associated with the Moreo surname also experienced notable changes between 2000 and 2010 as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals carrying the Moreo surname identified as White, although this decreased from 83.46% in 2000 to 71.08% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 11.92% in 2000 to 25.09% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or belonging to two or more races during these years. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 2.31% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.46% | 71.08% | -14.83% |
| Hispanic | 11.92% | 25.09% | 110.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.31% | 0% | 0% |