Explore the Family Name Moresi
The meaning of Moresi
Italian (Morési): possibly patronymic or plural form of morese, an ethnic name for a Moor (see Moro). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dante, Ezio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moresi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moresi saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,687th in popularity with a count of 337, which was approximately 0.12 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 58,735, even though the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly to 345. This minor increase did not affect the proportion per 100,000 people, which remained at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #58,735 | -3.61% |
| Count | 337 | 345 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moresi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Moresi surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a negligible decrease from 93.47% to 93.33%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased significantly by over 55%, dropping from 3.26% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were new indications of Hispanic and Black ethnic identities among individuals with this surname in 2010, at 2.32% and 2.03% respectively, while the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained minimal or unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 93.33% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.26% | 1.45% | -55.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |