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
Living On Own Means 108
General Labourer 77
General Servant Domestic 43
Dress Maker 41
Scholar 36
Cook Domestic 35
Dock Labourer 27
Coal Miner Hewer 25
Cotton Weaver 23
Domestic Servant 22
Engine Fitter 18
House Painter 18
Housemaid Domestic 18
Tailor 17
House Maid Domestic 16
Draper Assistant 15
Tailoress 15
Charwoman 14
Commercial Clerk 14
Laundress Wash 14
Stone Mason 14
Dressmaker 13
House Keeper 13
Iron Moulder 13
School Teacher 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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