Explore the Family Name Moreta
The meaning of Moreta
1. Spanish: probably a topographic name from moreta, derived from pre-Latin mor ‘pile of stones’. 2. Catalan: nickname from moreta, feminine form of moret, a diminutive of mor ‘moor’, probably applied to a dark skinned woman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moreta in the United States?
The surname Moreta, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 38,263rd in 2000, it climbed to 27,646th by 2010, marking an overall rise of 27.75%. In terms of count, there were 544 individuals bearing the Moreta surname in 2000 which grew by approximately 60% to 870 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also rose by 45%, from 0.2 to 0.29, within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #27,646 | 27.75% |
| Count | 544 | 870 | 59.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.29 | 45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moreta
The ethnic identity associated with the Moreta surname has also undergone changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While in 2000, the majority of those with the Moreta surname identified as Hispanic (85.48%), this figure increased to 91.72% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White fell by about 47%, from 8.46% to 4.48%. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Black, from 3.31% to 2.64%. Notably, in 2010, some individuals started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, while no one identified as such in 2000. During both years, none identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.48% | 91.72% | 7.3% |
| White | 8.46% | 4.48% | -47.04% |
| Black | 3.31% | 2.64% | -20.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |