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

Morales-Hernand, 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 Morales-Hernand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morales-Hernand in America

Morales-Hernand is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morales-Hernand surname appeared 312 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 Morales-Hernand.

The history of the last name Morales-Hernand

The surname MORALESHERNAND has its origins in Spain, dating back to the late 15th century. It is a combination of two separate surnames, "Morales" and "Hernand," which were likely combined through marriage or adoption.

The name "Morales" is derived from the Spanish word "moral," meaning "mulberry tree." It suggests that the original bearers of this name may have lived near a mulberry grove or were associated with the cultivation of mulberries. The name "Hernand" is a variant of the more common Spanish surname "Hernandez," which is derived from the medieval Spanish given name "Hernando," a form of the Germanic name "Ferdinand."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MORALESHERNAND surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan MORALESHERNAND is mentioned in a document from 1492. This document suggests that the family may have been involved in the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition.

In the 16th century, a branch of the MORALESHERNAND family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to Mexico and Peru. Here, they were among the early Spanish settlers and played a role in the colonization and administration of these territories. One notable figure from this period was Diego MORALESHERNAND (1525-1597), a conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Guatemala.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Juana MORALESHERNAND (1670-1742), a nun and writer from Seville who authored several religious texts. Her work, "Vida y Virtudes de la Venerable Madre Sor Juana de la Cruz," is considered an important source on the life of the mystic and poet Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.

In the 18th century, the MORALESHERNAND family produced several notable military figures. One was General José MORALESHERNAND (1738-1810), who fought in the Spanish army during the Napoleonic Wars. Another was Admiral Miguel MORALESHERNAND (1762-1829), who served in the Spanish Navy and participated in the Battle of Trafalgar.

During the 19th century, the MORALESHERNAND name gained recognition in the field of literature. One notable figure was the poet and playwright María MORALESHERNAND (1825-1891), whose works were influential in the Romantic movement in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morales-Hernand

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

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 Morales-Hernand 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 Morales-Hernand was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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