Explore the Family Name Moresco
The meaning of Moresco
Italian: 1. (Morésco): from a medieval personal name or a nickname for someone from North Africa or a swarthy or dark-haired man, from medieval Latin Mauriscus ‘Moor’ (see Moore 2). 2. habitational name from Moresco in Ascoli Piceno province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Primo, Gino, Luciano, Riccardo.
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How common is the last name Moresco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moresco saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,003rd most popular surname. By 2010, it had fallen to 56,836th position, marking a decrease of 3.33 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Moresco surname increased from 350 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.57 percent. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Moresco surname declined by 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #56,836 | -3.33% |
| Count | 350 | 359 | 2.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moresco
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Moresco identify as White. In 2000, 91.71 percent of Morescos identified as such, although this figure decreased slightly to 88.58 percent by 2010. The number of those identifying as Hispanic within the Moresco surname group saw an increase, rising from 6 percent in 2000 to 9.19 percent in 2010 – a significant growth of 53.17 percent. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals under the Moresco surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.71% | 88.58% | -3.41% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9.19% | 53.17% |
| 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% |