Find out how popular the last name Flores Morales is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Flores Morales.

Flores Morales, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Flores Morales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flores Morales in America

Flores Morales is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flores Morales surname appeared 233 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Flores Morales.

The history of the last name Flores Morales

The surname FLORESMORALES is of Spanish origin and dates back to the late 15th century. It is a combination of two words, "flores" meaning flowers and "morales" referring to a person from the town of Morales. The name likely originated in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, where the towns of Morales are located.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname FLORESMORALES can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Pedro FLORESMORALES was mentioned in a document from 1492. This suggests that the name was already in use during the time of the Reconquista and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain.

Another historical reference to the name FLORESMORALES appears in a land registry from the town of Morales in the province of Seville, dated 1512. In this document, a family with the surname FLORESMORALES is listed as owning a parcel of land in the area.

The earliest known bearer of the name FLORESMORALES was Juan FLORESMORALES, who was born in Seville in 1483 and served as a soldier during the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He participated in the expeditions of Hernán Cortés and was among the first Spanish settlers in what is now Mexico City.

Another notable figure with the surname FLORESMORALES was Catalina FLORESMORALES (1521-1589), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several hospitals and orphanages in Seville. She was known for her charitable works and her support for the arts and education.

In the 17th century, a famous painter named Diego FLORESMORALES (1642-1701) gained recognition for his religious and historical works. His paintings can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain and Portugal.

During the 18th century, a renowned mathematician and astronomer, Francisco FLORESMORALES (1718-1792), made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He was appointed as the Royal Astronomer of Spain and worked on calculating the precise positions of celestial bodies.

The name FLORESMORALES also has connections to various place names in Spain, such as the town of Morales in Seville, where the surname likely originated. Additionally, there are villages and hamlets called Flores in various regions of Spain, which may have influenced the name's formation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flores Morales

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Flores Morales.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Flores Morales was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Flores Morales was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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