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

Morada, 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 Morada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morada in America

Morada is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morada surname appeared 197 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 Morada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morada 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 Morada

The surname Morada originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "morada," which means "dwelling" or "residence." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a particular location or place of residence.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Morada can be found in the records of the Kingdom of Castile, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name is often spelled as "Morada" or "Morada de la Torre," which could indicate a connection to a specific tower or fortified structure.

During the 15th century, the name Morada gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing the surname, including Alonso de Morada, a renowned soldier who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors.

In the 16th century, the Morada family expanded their presence across Spain, with notable members such as Rodrigo de Morada, a celebrated poet and playwright from Toledo, who lived from 1535 to 1612. Another prominent figure was María de Morada, a renowned scholar and educator from Granada, who lived between 1560 and 1628.

The 17th century saw the migration of several Morada families to the Americas, particularly to the Spanish colonies in Mexico and Peru. One of the most notable individuals from this era was Juan de Morada y Guzmán, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led expeditions in present-day Colombia and Venezuela in the early 1600s.

In the 18th century, the Morada surname gained recognition in the field of art and architecture. Miguel de Morada, a celebrated architect from Madrid, designed several churches and palaces in Spain between 1720 and 1795. Additionally, Francisca de Morada, a renowned painter from Seville, gained acclaim for her religious and portrait works during the same period.

As the centuries progressed, the Morada surname continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields, including politics, literature, and science. However, the earliest records and historical references remain rooted in the Spanish heritage of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morada

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

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

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