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

Morabito, 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 Morabito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morabito in America

Morabito is the 11704th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morabito surname appeared 2,678 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Morabito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morabito to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Morabito

The surname Morabito has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is derived from the Italian word "moro," meaning "Moor" or "dark-skinned person," and "abito," meaning "habitation." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or in a place inhabited by Moors or people of North African descent.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Morabito can be traced back to the 11th century in southern Italy. During this time, the region was under the influence of various cultures, including the Normans, Arabs, and Greeks, which likely contributed to the development of the surname.

In the 13th century, the Morabito family was mentioned in a document from the town of Reggio Calabria, indicating their presence in the area. Some historical records also suggest that members of the Morabito family held positions of influence and power during this period.

One notable Morabito was Giovanni Morabito (1420-1498), a renowned philosopher and theologian from Messina, Sicily. He was known for his work on the reconciliation of Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology.

Another prominent figure was Stefano Morabito (1548-1623), a Sicilian architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Palermo, including the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini.

In the 17th century, Vincenzo Morabito (1620-1689) was a respected jurist and legal scholar from Reggio Calabria. He authored several influential works on Italian law and served as a judge in the city's court system.

Domenico Morabito (1735-1809) was a Calabrian painter known for his religious works and portraiture. His art can be found in numerous churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.

During the 19th century, Giuseppe Morabito (1820-1892) was a prominent Italian writer and journalist from Calabria. He was a passionate advocate for social reform and wrote extensively on issues related to education and poverty.

While the surname Morabito is predominantly found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to emigration. However, the historical roots of the name can be traced back to the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where it has left a lasting impact on the culture and heritage of these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morabito

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

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 Morabito 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Morabito has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Morabito was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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