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

Morana, 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 Morana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morana in America

Morana is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morana surname appeared 281 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 Morana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morana 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 Morana

The surname Morana is believed to have originated in Croatia, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "mor," meaning death or plague, and is closely associated with the ancient Slavic goddess of death and winter known as Morana.

The earliest recorded instances of the Morana surname can be found in various historical documents from the region, including church records and land registries. One notable example is the mention of a certain Radoslav Morana in a land deed from the town of Šibenik, dated 1278.

During the medieval period, the Morana name was predominantly found in the coastal regions of Croatia, particularly in the Dalmatian hinterland. It is believed that the name may have been borne by individuals involved in funerary rituals or those who lived in areas affected by plagues or epidemics.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the Morana surname was Juraj Morana, a Croatian noble and landowner from the island of Hvar. Records indicate that he was born around 1420 and played a significant role in the island's governance and defense against Ottoman incursions.

Another notable individual was Matija Morana, a Croatian sculptor and woodcarver who lived in the 16th century. His intricate woodcarvings adorned numerous churches and religious buildings throughout the Dalmatian region, showcasing his exceptional craftsmanship.

In the realm of literature, the Morana surname gained recognition through the works of Antun Morana, a Croatian writer and poet born in 1878. His poetic compositions, often infused with themes of nature and the Adriatic landscape, earned him widespread acclaim within the Croatian literary circles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another notable figure was Ivana Morana, a Croatian painter and artist born in 1925. Her vibrant and expressive paintings, which often depicted scenes of rural life and traditional Croatian customs, were widely celebrated and exhibited throughout the region.

While the Morana surname originated in Croatia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich cultural heritage and historical tapestry of the Croatian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morana

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

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

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