Explore the Family Name Moroyoqui
The meaning of Moroyoqui
Amerindian (Mexico): Yaqui name, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Moroyoqui in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Moroyoqui has grown in popularity in the United States. In 2000, the name was ranked 64,572nd in popularity, and by 2010 it had risen to 50,196th – an increase of approximately 22.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 288 to 417 people, a growth of 44.79%. Consequently, the proportion of Moroyoquis per 100,000 people grew by 27.27% from 0.11 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #50,196 | 22.26% |
| Count | 288 | 417 | 44.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.14 | 27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moroyoqui
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Moroyoqui, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most are of Hispanic descent. In 2000, 96.18% identified as Hispanic, and while this percentage decreased slightly to 93.76% by 2010, it still represents the vast majority. Notably, the proportion identifying as White grew by 26.92%, but still only accounts for 2.64% in 2010. The data also recorded a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity at 2.88% in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, and there were no changes in these categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.18% | 93.76% | -2.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| White | 2.08% | 2.64% | 26.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |