Find out how popular the last name Morales Morales 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 Morales.

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

Popularity of Morales Morales in America

Morales Morales is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morales Morales surname appeared 301 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 Morales.

The history of the last name Morales Morales

The surname MORALESMORALES is a Spanish surname that originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "moral," which means "mulberry tree" or "mulberry grove." The name likely originated as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a mulberry grove or plantation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MORALESMORALES surname can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the 10th century, which mentions a person named Domingo Morales. The surname also appears in other medieval documents from the regions of Castile and León in Spain.

During the 15th century, the MORALESMORALES surname gained prominence with the birth of Ambrosio de Morales (1513-1591), a renowned Spanish historian and chronicler who served as the official chronicler of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. He is known for his work "Crónica General de España," a comprehensive history of Spain.

Another notable figure with the MORALESMORALES surname was Juan Bautista Morales (1597-1662), a Spanish painter and engraver who was born in Badajoz. He is best known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, Pablo Morales (1762-1840) was a Spanish military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain. He served as the Minister of War during the reign of Ferdinand VII and was known for his efforts in reorganizing the Spanish army.

Jumping to the 20th century, we have Ezequiel Morales (1905-1995), a Mexican artist and muralist who was part of the Mexican Muralism movement. His works can be found in various public buildings in Mexico City and other parts of the country.

Lastly, Juventino Rosas Morales (1900-1970) was a Mexican composer and violinist who is best known for his famous waltz "Sobre las Olas" (Over the Waves), which has become a beloved piece of Mexican classical music.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the MORALESMORALES surname throughout history, highlighting its Spanish origins and significance in various fields, including history, art, politics, and music.

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

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

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

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