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

Moroyoqui, 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 Moroyoqui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moroyoqui in America

Moroyoqui is the 50196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moroyoqui surname appeared 417 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 Moroyoqui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moroyoqui 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 Moroyoqui

The surname MOROYOQUI is believed to have originated in the region of Sonora, Mexico. It is a Spanish surname with Indigenous Opata roots, derived from the Opata word "moro'yoki" which translates to "place of the old willow". This suggests that the name likely originated from a specific location or settlement where willow trees were prevalent.

Records indicate that the name MOROYOQUI first appeared in the late 16th century, during the Spanish colonial era in the region. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals or families living in an area known for its willow trees, which the Spanish settlers then adapted into the surname MOROYOQUI.

One of the earliest known references to the name MOROYOQUI can be found in the baptismal records of the Opata mission of Arizpe, Sonora, dating back to the early 17th century. This suggests that the name was already in use among the local Opata population at that time.

In the 18th century, a notable individual bearing the surname MOROYOQUI was Juan Bautista Moroyoqui, a prominent military leader and captain of the Opata militia, who played a significant role in the defense of the region against Apache raids.

During the 19th century, the MOROYOQUI surname gained recognition with the birth of Ignacio Moroyoqui (1825-1898), a respected community leader and landowner in the town of Arizpe. His descendants continued to carry the name and contribute to the region's development.

Another figure of historical significance was María Moroyoqui (1880-1962), a renowned potter and artist from the Opata community, whose works were highly regarded for their intricate designs and cultural significance.

In the early 20th century, Manuel Moroyoqui (1905-1985) was a prominent educator and advocate for Indigenous rights, working tirelessly to preserve and promote the Opata language and cultural traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname MOROYOQUI has maintained its roots in the Opata culture and the Sonoran region, serving as a reminder of the rich heritage and traditions of the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moroyoqui

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

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

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