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

Moross, 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 Moross surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moross in America

Moross is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moross surname appeared 108 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 Moross.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moross 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 Moross

The surname Moross is believed to have originated in the region of Moray, Scotland, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "mòr," meaning great or large, and "ross," which refers to a promontory or headland. The name likely evolved from a descriptive term for someone who lived near a prominent geographical feature, such as a large promontory or a prominent hill.

In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, including Moross, Morros, Morres, and Mores. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which recorded the names of Scottish nobles who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name Moross is listed among the landowners from the county of Moray.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Moross family was prominent in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the areas around Inverness and Moray. Several members of the family were involved in local governance and held positions of authority within their communities.

One notable individual with the surname Moross was Sir Alexander Moross, who lived in the late 16th century. He was a landowner and played a significant role in the local affairs of Moray. Another prominent figure was John Moross, born in 1612, who served as a magistrate in Inverness and was known for his fair administration of justice.

In the 18th century, the name Moross can be found in various historical records, including parish registers and census documents. One individual of note was James Moross, born in 1734, who was a respected scholar and educator in Aberdeen.

The 19th century saw the Moross family spread beyond Scotland, with some members emigrating to other parts of the British Empire and the United States. One notable individual from this period was Robert Moross, born in 1823, who was a successful businessman and philanthropist in New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname Moross has been associated with various place names and locations in Scotland, such as Moross Castle, a ruined castle located near Inverness, and the village of Moross in Aberdeenshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moross

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

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

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