Explore the Family Name Moreschi
The meaning of Moreschi
Italian: from the plural of moresco ‘Moorish’ (see Moresco). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Ettore, Pasquale.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moreschi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moreschi has seen a growth between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 58692 in 2000 to 55121 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.08%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Moreschi last name also grew from 323 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, marking a significant leap of 15.48%. This indicates that the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population rose by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #55,121 | 6.08% |
| Count | 323 | 373 | 15.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moreschi
Turning to ethnic identity, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of Moreschis identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.14% to 94.37%. There was a notable rise in the percentage of Moreschis identifying as Hispanic, with an increase from 1.55% in 2000 to 4.56% in 2010. However, the data reported no Moreschis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Any data regarding those identifying as Two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 94.37% | -3.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 4.56% | 194.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |