Morris Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Morris name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Morris coat of arms.
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Origin of the Morris name
Morris comes from the medieval given name Maurice, from Latin Mauritius, "Moorish, dark". In Wales it also translated the native name Meurig. The surname is common throughout England and Wales, and in Ireland it anglicised Ó Muirghis. Emigration also carried it to United States, Australia and Ireland.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Morris name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Morris name in Wales. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Ireland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Morris name FAQ
What does the Morris name mean?
From Maurice, "dark". Common variants include Morrison, Morrice, Maurice.
Where does the Morris surname come from?
It originates in Wales, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Ireland.
Is there a Morris coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Morris crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Morris coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.