Find out how popular the last name Morales-López 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-López.

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

Popularity of Morales-López in America

Morales-López is the 42094th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morales-López surname appeared 516 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-López.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morales-López 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 Morales-López

The surname MORALESLOPEZ is a combined Spanish surname that has its origins in the regions of Andalusia and Castile in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the combination of two separate surnames, "Morales" and "Lopez."

The name "Morales" is derived from the Spanish word "moral," which means "mulberry tree." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have lived near or had a connection with mulberry trees or groves. The surname "Lopez" has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula and is derived from the Latin name "Lupus," which means "wolf."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MORALESLOPEZ can be found in the archives of the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo in Seville, where a document from 1587 mentions a certain Juan Morales Lopez, a landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, records show that a Francisco Morales Lopez served as a captain in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). His bravery and leadership earned him recognition, and his name is mentioned in several historical accounts of the conflict.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals with the surname MORALESLOPEZ made notable contributions. One such figure was Rodrigo Morales Lopez (1620-1687), a Spanish explorer and navigator who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Pacific Coast of North America.

Another prominent individual with this surname was María Morales Lopez (1745-1823), a renowned writer and poet from Granada, Spain. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied today.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Ignacio Morales Lopez (1837-1912), a Mexican politician and statesman who served as the Governor of Jalisco from 1885 to 1889. He was instrumental in promoting educational reforms and infrastructure development in the region.

Throughout history, the surname MORALESLOPEZ has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military leaders, and entrepreneurs, contributing to the rich tapestry of Spanish and Latin American cultural heritage.

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

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

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

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