Explore the Family Name Moroni
The meaning of Moroni
Italian: patronymic or plural form of an augmentative of the personal name or nickname Moro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Armando, Graciela, Remo, Antonio, Carlo, Demetrio, Deno, Edgardo, Elio, Enrico, Enzo, Giulio, Luca, Osvaldo.
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How common is the last name Moroni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moroni saw a downward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,129th and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 39,352, reflecting a decrease of around 8.92%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 586 in 2000 to 559 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.61%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Moroni per 100,000 also decreased by 13.64% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #39,352 | -8.92% |
| Count | 586 | 559 | -4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moroni
When considering ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts. In 2000, approximately 93.52% of those with the Moroni surname identified as White, but that number decreased to 89.27% by 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased from 5.29% to 7.33% during the same period, marking a significant growth rate of 38.56%. While no change occurred in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races categories in 2010, which weren't present in the 2000 records.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 89.27% | -4.54% |
| Hispanic | 5.29% | 7.33% | 38.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |