Explore the Family Name Morillo
The meaning of Morillo
Spanish: habitational name from Morillo de Monclús in Huesca province, from a diminutive of moro ‘Moor’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Juan, Manuel, Ana, Cesar, Arturo, Ademar, Camilo, Estela, Juana.
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How common is the last name Morillo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Morillo increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,601st in terms of frequency but jumped to 9,355th place in 2010 - a substantial growth of 19.36 percent. In terms of count, there were 2,482 individuals bearing the name Morillo in 2000, and this number surged to 3,477 by 2010, marking a 40.09 percent increase. The proportion of people with the Morillo surname per 100,000 also saw an uptick from 0.92 to 1.18, representing a rise of 28.26 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,601 | #9,355 | 19.36% |
| Count | 2,482 | 3,477 | 40.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 1.18 | 28.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morillo
In regards to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Morillo surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase over the decade from 84.17 percent to 84.30 percent. Those identifying as White also saw a modest increase from 7.82 percent to 8.57 percent. However, there were declines in other ethnic groups. The percentage of Morillos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly rose from 4.27 percent to 4.83 percent. The proportion identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native decreased slightly from 1.21 percent to 1.01 percent, while those identifying as Black or two or more races saw more significant drops, from 1.21 percent to 0.60 percent and 1.33 percent to 0.69 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.17% | 84.3% | 0.15% |
| White | 7.82% | 8.57% | 9.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.27% | 4.83% | 13.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.21% | 1.01% | -16.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0.69% | -48.12% |
| Black | 1.21% | 0.6% | -50.41% |