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

Morals, 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 Morals surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morals in America

Morals is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morals surname appeared 103 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 Morals.

The history of the last name Morals

The surname Morals has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Morals is derived from the Latin word "moralis," which means "relating to manners or character." This suggests that the surname may have initially been used to describe someone who was regarded as having a strong moral character or upstanding behavior.

In Spain, the surname Morals can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in various historical records and documents. One notable early reference is found in the Archivo Histórico Nacional (National Historical Archive) of Spain, which contains records from the reign of King Alfonso X (1221-1284).

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Morals was Pedro Morals, who lived in the city of Seville during the 14th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his name is mentioned in several municipal records from that era.

In Portugal, the surname Morals can be traced back to the 15th century, when it appears in various parish records and census documents. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was João Morals, a nobleman who served as a courtier to King João II (1455-1495).

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Morals. These include:

1. Andrés Morals (1516-1586), a Spanish theologian and scholar who played a significant role in the Council of Trent.
2. Isabel Morals (1572-1638), a Portuguese poet and writer who was renowned for her literary works during the Renaissance period.
3. Juan Morals (1609-1669), a Spanish painter and engraver who was known for his religious works and portraiture.
4. Tomás Morals (1765-1826), a Spanish military leader who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces.
5. María Morals (1889-1980), a Spanish educator and activist who advocated for women's rights and education reform.

The surname Morals has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Spain and Portugal. For example, there is a town called Morals de Toro in the province of Zamora, Spain, which likely took its name from the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morals

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

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

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