Explore the Family Name Morones
The meaning of Morones
Spanish: possibly a habitational name from Los Morones in Granada province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Mario, Juan, Manuel, Ricardo, Francisco, Gerardo, Javier, Jesus, Ruben, Trinidad, Luis.
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How common is the last name Morones in the United States?
The surname Morones has seen an increase in popularity over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Morones ranked at 12,064 and rose up to 10,440 by 2010, marking a change of 13.46%. The count also went up from 2,373 to 3,081, indicating a growth rate of 29.84%. Additionally, the proportion of people per 100k with this surname increased by 18.18%, moving from 0.88 to 1.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,064 | #10,440 | 13.46% |
| Count | 2,373 | 3,081 | 29.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 1.04 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morones
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Morones identify as Hispanic. This accounted for 90.10% in 2000 and saw a slight increase to 90.46% in 2010. White is the second most common ethnic identity, standing at 8.30% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 8.02% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or as being of two or more races fell across the decade. However, there was a noticeable increase among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which grew from 0.29% to 0.45%. These changes reflect shifting patterns of ethnicity among individuals with the surname Morones, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.1% | 90.46% | 0.4% |
| White | 8.3% | 8.02% | -3.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.49% | -10.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.45% | 55.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.32% | -15.79% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0.26% | -31.58% |