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

MorenoFlores, 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 MorenoFlores surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of MorenoFlores in America

MorenoFlores is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The MorenoFlores surname appeared 114 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 MorenoFlores.

The history of the last name MorenoFlores

The surname MORENOFLORES originated in Spain during the 15th century. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of two distinct words - "moreno" meaning "dark-skinned" and "flores" meaning "flowers". This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon an individual with a darker complexion who worked with or resided near a floral area.

MORENOFLORES likely finds its roots in the regions of Andalusia and Castile, where the Moorish influence was prevalent during the Middle Ages. It is possible that the name was initially given to a person of mixed Moorish and Spanish ancestry, reflecting their physical appearance and connection to nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MORENOFLORES surname can be traced back to a document from the year 1492, which mentions a certain Juan MORENOFLORES, a farmer from the village of Alcalá de Guadaíra, near Seville. This coincides with the era of the Spanish Reconquista, when surnames were becoming more widespread among the populace.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several ecclesiastical records, such as the baptismal register of the Cathedral of Toledo, which lists a María MORENOFLORES in 1527. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in various parts of Spain during that time period.

Notable individuals who carried the MORENOFLORES surname include:

1. Hernando MORENOFLORES (1568-1632), a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas.
2. Juana MORENOFLORES (1602-1678), a renowned poet and playwright from Córdoba, whose works were celebrated during the Spanish Golden Age.
3. Diego MORENOFLORES (1717-1795), a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the War of the Pyrenees against France.
4. Isabela MORENOFLORES (1824-1893), a philanthropist and founder of the first orphanage in Madrid.
5. Andrés MORENOFLORES (1876-1942), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Palau de la Música Catalana.

Over time, the MORENOFLORES surname has spread beyond Spain to various parts of the world, likely due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula, blending elements of Moorish, Spanish, and natural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name MorenoFlores

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

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

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