Explore the Family Name Moroz
The meaning of Moroz
Ukrainian, Belorussian, Polish, Slovak, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from the East Slavic (and Polish and Slovak dialect) word moroz ‘frost’. It is also found in Romania. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Galina, Lev, Mikhail, Vladimir, Aleksandr, Anatoliy, Asya, Boris, Dmitriy, Grigory, Leonid. Jewish Khaim, Rakhil, Yakov, Yuly. Polish Danuta, Henryk, Krzysztof, Miroslawa, Piotr, Wasil.
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How common is the last name Moroz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moroz has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name improved by 6.08 percent, moving from 20,234th place in 2000 to 19,004th place in 2010. The frequency of this surname also increased by 17.16 percent during this decade, with the count going up from 1,224 to 1,434. The proportion per 100k people similarly rose by 8.89 percent, indicating that the Moroz surname is becoming more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,234 | #19,004 | 6.08% |
| Count | 1,224 | 1,434 | 17.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.49 | 8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moroz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Moroz, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a majority identifying as White, which increased by 2.43 percent from 94.36 percent in 2000 to 96.65 percent in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased, moving up by 16.73 percent from 2.45 percent in 2000 to 2.86 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a decrease in individuals who identify as two or more races, falling from 2.78 percent in 2000 to none recorded in 2010. Meanwhile, no Moroz identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 96.65% | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.86% | 16.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Moroz ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Moroz is Eastern European, which comprises 70.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Ashkenazi Jewish (8.3%) and British & Irish (7.7%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Greek & Balkan, Italian, Anatolian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 70.3% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 8.3% |
| British & Irish | 7.7% |
| Other | 13.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Moroz
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Moroz have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Poland, and Russia.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 74.10% |
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 70.60% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 69.40% |
| Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation | 64.70% |
| Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine | 62.40% |
What Moroz haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Moroz is I-CTS5966, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-CTS5966 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include R-L23 and R-M417, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Pawlowski, Popov, Wojciechowski, Koval, Ivanov, Wisniewski, Urban, Jacobson, Kozak, Prokop.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Moroz surname are: H1, H, J1. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Moroz have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Moroz" Surname 38.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Moroz" Surname 31.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Moroz" Surname 45.5%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Moroz" Surname 12.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Moroz?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Moroz are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition