Explore the Family Name Moron
The meaning of Moron
1. Spanish (Morón): habitational name from Morón de Almazán in Soria province or Morón de la Frontera in Seville, both of Arabic origin, probably denoting a ‘hidden’ place. 2. Spanish (Morón): derivative of moro ‘Moor’ (see Moro). 3. French: from the Latin personal name Mauronus, itself a derivative of Maurus (see Mauro). 4. French: possibly also a nickname from Old French moron ‘dreamer’. 5. Irish: variant of Moran found chiefly in Lancashire, England. This surname is rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Armando, Eduardo, Guadalupe, Miguel, Orlando, Adelaida, Adelfa, Blanca, Bonifacio, Carlos, Cesar. French Jacques, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Moron in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moron has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Moron ranked 24,914th in terms of U.S. surname prevalence, but by 2010, it had climbed to 24,404th place, representing a change of 2.05%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname grew from 937 to 1,026 during the same period, equating to a 9.5% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Moron per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,914 | #24,404 | 2.05% |
| Count | 937 | 1,026 | 9.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moron
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Moron surname. Over the decade from 2000 to 2010, there was a notable shift in the ethnic makeup of those carrying this name. The percentage of Morons identifying as Hispanic increased from 77.27% to 85.48%, suggesting an ethnic concentration in this group. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of Morons who identified as White (from 14.83% to 9.26%) and Black (from 5.87% to 4.29%). Interestingly, 2000 saw a small percentage of Morons identifying with two or more races, but this category disappeared in 2010. A new ethnicity emerged in 2010, with 0.58% of Morons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, though there were none in 2000. There were no Morons identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.27% | 85.48% | 10.63% |
| White | 14.83% | 9.26% | -37.56% |
| Black | 5.87% | 4.29% | -26.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |