Moriss Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Moriss Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Moriss family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 6
Labourer 6
Carpenter 5
Male Servant 4
Female Servant 3
Miner 3
Cloth Dresser 3
Independent 2
Road Maker 2
Weaver 2
Farmer 2
Inmate 2
Grocer 2
Brewer 1
Lace Maker 1
Ag Lab 1
Hawker 1
Chair Maker 1
Coal Miner Miner Miner 1
Nailer 1
Screw Forger 1
Thatcher 1
Hatter 1
Tray Polisher 1
Glass Cutter 1

Moriss Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Morris 67% 476,042
2 Morriss 86% 12,032
3 Moris 83% 5,681
4 Mooris 67% 2,317
5 Morrice 57% 2,187
6 Morice 67% 1,444
7 Moriss 100% 707
8 Morss 83% 689

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The surname Moriss is the 7th most popular variant of Morris.

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