Morrison Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Morrison Name Meaning: Originates from the Latin word 'Mauritius'. A patronymic name, in this form meaning 'son of Morris/Maurice'.

Thought to have been made popular after St.Maurice anf a name which was also introduced by the Normans.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Morrison Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Morrison family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,125
Dress Maker 70
Domestic Servant 59
General Labourer 50
Labourer 48
Coal Miner 33
Hawker 32
Annuitant 31
General Servant 31
Tailor 29
House Keeper 26
Joiner 25
None 23
Cotton Weaver 23
Laundress 22
Agricultural Labourer 22
Charwoman 18
Engine Fitter 18
No Occupation 18
Clerk 16
Carpenter 14
Fisherman 14
Painter 13
Shoe Maker 13
Stone Mason 13

Morrison Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Morrison 100% 39,751
2 Marrison 88% 6,537
3 Morison 88% 3,156
4 Merrison 88% 1,086
5 Morrisson 89% 222
6 Moorison 88% 102

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The surname Morrison is the most popular version of all its varients

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