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

Morago, 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 Morago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morago in America

Morago is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morago surname appeared 171 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 Morago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morago 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 Morago

The surname Morago originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "mora," which means "mulberry tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a mulberry tree or grove, or had some association with the fruit or its cultivation.

In the 13th century, the name Morago appeared in various historical records and documents from the region of Castile and Andalusia in southern Spain. For instance, there is a mention of a certain Pedro Morago in a land grant from the year 1283, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Morago was Juan Morago, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the city of Seville during the late 14th century. He was known for his extensive vineyards and olive groves, which were located in the fertile Guadalquivir Valley.

Another notable figure bearing this name was Francisca Morago, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Granada during the 16th century. She was celebrated for her literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia.

In the 17th century, the Morago family established a lineage in the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville. One of their descendants, Alonso Morago y Cortés (1620-1687), served as a respected magistrate and judge in the local courts.

The Morago surname also appears in connection with various place names in Spain. For instance, there is a small village called Morago in the province of Cáceres, which may have been named after an early settler or landowner with the same surname.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Morago have made notable contributions in various fields. For example, Diego Morago (1792-1868) was a celebrated architect who designed numerous churches and public buildings in Andalusia during the 19th century. Likewise, Mariana Morago (1845-1912) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morago

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

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

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