Moran Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Moran name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Moran name
Moran usually anglicises Ó Móráin, "descendant of Mórán", from mór, "great". The main sept was in County Mayo, near Ballina, and the name is still most common in Connacht, especially Mayo, Galway and Roscommon. It can also stand for Ó Mughróin. In Spain, Morán is a separate name from places called Morán.
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This overview covers the Moran name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Moran name FAQ
What does the Moran name mean?
Descendant of Mórán ("great"). Common variants include O'Moran, Morran, Moren.
Where does the Moran surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Moran coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Moran crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Moran coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.