Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Morriss is an old Welsh surname. It derives from the Latin name Mauritius, which means dark. In Great Britain, Maurice was the learned form of the name Morriss. Notable people with the name include:Frank Morriss (1927–2013), American film and television editor Guy Morriss (1951–2022), American football player and coach Jeremy Morriss, New Zealand Paralympic boccia player Margaret Shove Morriss (1884–1975), American historian Mark Morriss, English singer-songwriter Scott Morriss, English bass player Simon Morriss, Australian baseball player
Morriss is an old Welsh surname. It derives from the Latin name Mauritius, which means dark. In Great Britain, Maurice was the learned form of the name Morriss. Notable people with the name include:Frank Morriss (1927–2013), American film and television editor Guy Morriss (1951–2022), American football player and coach Jeremy Morriss, New Zealand Paralympic boccia player Margaret Shove Morriss (1884–1975), American historian Mark Morriss, English singer-songwriter Scott Morriss, English bass player Simon Morriss, Australian baseball player
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Morriss" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~5 people named Morriss in the US. Peaked in 1918 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Morriss is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 6.
Morriss is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Morriss. The name peaked in 1918 with 5 recorded uses.
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