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

Moramartínez, 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 Moramartínez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moramartínez in America

Moramartínez is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moramartínez surname appeared 100 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 Moramartínez.

The history of the last name Moramartínez

The surname MORAMARTINEZ is of Spanish origin, derived from a combination of the words "mora" and "martinez." It likely emerged in the late medieval period or early modern era within the Iberian Peninsula.

In its earliest form, "mora" referred to the Moors, the Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. This word later evolved to describe someone of Moorish descent or with Moorish physical features, such as dark hair or complexion. "Martinez," on the other hand, is a common Spanish patronymic surname indicating the bearer was the son of a man named Martin.

Records from the 16th and 17th centuries show instances of MORAMARTINEZ appearing in various regions of Spain, particularly in areas like Andalusia, which had a significant Moorish influence. It's possible the name originated as a way to distinguish individuals with Moorish ancestry or characteristics from those of purely Spanish or European descent.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname MORAMARTINEZ was Diego MORAMARTINEZ, a Spanish conquistador born in 1525 in Seville, Spain. He participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro and later became a prominent landowner and colonial administrator in the Viceroyalty of Peru.

Another notable figure was Juana MORAMARTINEZ, a 16th-century Spanish playwright and poet from Granada. Her works, though largely lost, were praised for their lyrical quality and exploration of Moorish themes and cultural influences.

In the 18th century, Manuel MORAMARTINEZ (1732-1804) was a renowned architect from Cordoba, Spain, known for his unique fusion of Moorish and Baroque styles in the design of churches and public buildings across Andalusia.

Moving into the 19th century, Miguel MORAMARTINEZ (1812-1879) was a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars over the succession to the Spanish throne. He achieved the rank of General and was awarded several honors for his service.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Maria MORAMARTINEZ (1901-1987) was a celebrated Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer from Seville. She helped popularize and preserve the traditional Andalusian art form through her performances and teachings, earning her widespread acclaim across Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moramartínez

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

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

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