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

Morera, 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 Morera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morera in America

Morera is the 22319th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morera surname appeared 1,155 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 Morera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morera 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 Morera

The surname Morera is of Catalan origin and is derived from the word 'morera', which means mulberry tree. It originated in the medieval period in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, located in eastern Spain.

The earliest known record of the name Morera dates back to the 13th century, appearing in documents from the city of Barcelona. During this time, it was common for surnames to be derived from occupations, locations, or physical characteristics, and the name Morera likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with mulberry trees.

In the 14th century, the Morera family was documented as residing in the town of Espluga de Francolí, near Tarragona. This town was known for its silk production, and it is possible that the Morera family was involved in the cultivation of mulberry trees, which were essential for feeding silkworms.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Morera was Francesc Morera, a Catalan painter born in 1731. He was renowned for his religious paintings and is considered one of the most important artists of the Baroque period in Catalonia.

Another prominent individual was Joan Morera i Viura (1856-1935), a Catalan architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the development of the Eixample district in Barcelona and designed several notable buildings in the city's Modernista style.

In the 19th century, the Morera name was also found in the Balearic Islands, particularly on the island of Mallorca. One example is Miquel Morera i Vidal (1825-1899), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Palma de Mallorca.

Moving to the 20th century, Josep Morera i Cots (1899-1976) was a Catalan writer and poet known for his works in the Catalan language. He played a significant role in the literary revival of Catalonia during the post-Franco era.

Lastly, Maria Morera i Vilà (1942-2015) was a prominent Catalan actress and director. She was widely recognized for her contributions to Catalan theater and received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Morera throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in the Catalan culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morera

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

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

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