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

Morong, 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 Morong surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morong in America

Morong is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morong surname appeared 309 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 Morong.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morong 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 Morong

The surname "MORONG" is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "morongo," which means "blackberry" or "bramble." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to a place where blackberry bushes were abundant.

The name first appeared in written records in the 14th century, in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific location or estate where blackberry bushes thrived, and over time, it became a surname adopted by the inhabitants of that area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "MORONG" can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a certain Pedro Morong was mentioned in a document dated 1382. This entry provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling of the name.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "MORONG" was Juana Morong, a seamstress from Valencia, who was born in 1495. Her name appears in local records, indicating her involvement in the local textile industry during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name "MORONG" gained prominence when Juan Morong (1612-1678), a Spanish explorer and navigator, embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, contributing to the expansion of Spain's colonial empire.

During the 18th century, the name "MORONG" was associated with the town of Morong, located in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is believed that Spanish settlers or missionaries may have brought the name to the region, leading to its adoption as a place name.

One of the most significant figures bearing the surname "MORONG" was Miguel Morong (1765-1844), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish East Indies (modern-day Philippines) and played a crucial role in the defense of the islands against external threats.

As the surname "MORONG" spread across different regions and countries, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Moronge," "Moronga," and "Moroni." These variations reflect the influence of local dialects and linguistic adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morong

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

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

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