Morris

The Morris surname can be traced back to the adoption of hereditary surnames in Wales. It was first found in Powys, in central Wales and across the border, in the neighbouring English county of Herefordshire. 

The name Morris is a Welsh variant of Maurice or Maurus, originating from the Latin name Mauritius, which means 'dark'. Another Welsh form of the name is Meurig or Meuric, which Morris may also derive from.

In Wales, the surname Morris is most commonly found in Powys, where it first originated but also in Pembrokeshire, in southwestern Wales.

In the US, the surname Morris is most commonly found in -

1. Missouri

2. Pennsylvania

3. New York

4. Washington

5. Virginia

Thomas Morris - One of oldest Americans of all time, lived to 121 years old