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

Moreno González, 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 Moreno González surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moreno González in America

Moreno González is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moreno González surname appeared 129 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 Moreno González.

The history of the last name Moreno González

The surname MORENOGONZALEZ is a compound surname originating from Spain. The name is derived from the Spanish words "moreno" meaning "dark-skinned" or "brunette," and "Gonzalez," a patronymic surname meaning "son of Gonzalo." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a darker complexion and was later combined with the patronymic surname.

Historical records indicate that the surname MORENOGONZALEZ can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and Castile. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname is found in a document from 1492, which mentions a certain Juan Moreno Gonzalez, a soldier who fought in the conquest of Granada.

In the 16th century, the surname MORENOGONZALEZ appears in various municipal records and genealogical documents, such as the "Libro de Repartimiento de Tierras" (Book of Land Distribution) from the city of Seville. This document lists several individuals with the surname, suggesting that the name was already well-established in the region.

During the colonial era, many Spaniards bearing the surname MORENOGONZALEZ migrated to the Americas, particularly to Mexico and other parts of Latin America. One notable figure from this period is Diego Moreno Gonzalez, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 18th century, the surname MORENOGONZALEZ gained prominence in various artistic and literary circles. Francisco Moreno Gonzalez (1737-1812) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his portraits and religious works, while Juan Moreno Gonzalez (1765-1829) was a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright.

Other notable individuals with the surname MORENOGONZALEZ include Pedro Moreno Gonzalez (1823-1897), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during the reign of Queen Isabella II, and María Moreno Gonzalez (1865-1936), a pioneering Spanish educator and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and access to education.

Throughout its history, the surname MORENOGONZALEZ has been associated with various regions of Spain, particularly Andalusia, Castile, and parts of Extremadura. It has also spread to other parts of the world due to Spanish migration and colonial expansion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moreno González

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

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

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