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

Moroles, 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 Moroles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moroles in America

Moroles is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moroles surname appeared 174 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 Moroles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moroles 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 Moroles

The surname Moroles is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "moral," which means "mulberry tree," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with mulberry trees.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Moroles surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 13th century. These records indicate that the Moroles family had a presence in the region and may have been landowners or involved in agricultural activities.

During the 15th century, the Moroles surname began to appear in various historical documents across Spain, particularly in regions such as Andalusia and Extremadura. This period coincided with the height of the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule, and it is possible that members of the Moroles family played a role in these events.

In the 16th century, the Moroles surname gained prominence with the birth of Diego Moroles (1515-1590), a renowned Spanish explorer and navigator. He was part of several expeditions to the Americas and played a significant role in establishing Spanish colonies in the New World.

Another notable individual with the Moroles surname was Juana Moroles (1620-1680), a Spanish playwright and poet. Her work was highly acclaimed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature, and she is considered one of the most influential female writers of her time.

During the 18th century, the Moroles surname spread beyond Spain's borders as Spanish colonization and exploration expanded. Juan Moroles (1745-1812), a Spanish military officer, was instrumental in establishing Spanish settlements in the Americas, particularly in California and the Southwest United States.

In the 19th century, the Moroles surname gained further recognition with the birth of Miguel Moroles (1825-1890), a prominent Spanish politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Spanish parliament and played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape during a turbulent period in its history.

Throughout its history, the Moroles surname has been associated with various locations and place names in Spain, such as Morales, Moraleja, and Moraleda, which may have contributed to the evolution of the surname's spelling over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moroles

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

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

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