Explore the Family Name Moros
The meaning of Moros
1. Spanish: habitational name from Moros in Zaragoza province, so named from the plural of moro ‘Moor’, i.e. ‘the place where the Moors live’. 2. Greek: ethnic name or nickname from older Greek Moros ‘Moor’. 3. Greek: possibly also a nickname, by altering accent, from classical Greek mōros ‘fool’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Alberto, Julio, Aida, Alejandro, Francisco, Jorge, Maria Elisa, Mercedes, Pedro, Rafael. Greek Gerasimos, Stelios, Theodoros.
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How common is the last name Moros in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moros experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Moros was ranked 48,380 but fell to 52,619 by 2010, marking a decrease of 8.76 percent. The count of people with this surname also saw a slight drop of 3.9 percent from 410 in 2000 to 394 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 13.33 percent from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #52,619 | -8.76% |
| Count | 410 | 394 | -3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moros
The changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moros were also notable. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage associated with Whites dropped from 73.17 percent in 2000 to 65.99 percent in 2010, while those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 24.15 percent to 31.98 percent. There was also a complete drop in the percentage of Black individuals and those identifying as two or more races carrying the Moros surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.17% | 65.99% | -9.81% |
| Hispanic | 24.15% | 31.98% | 32.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |