MOREA
Morea
The surname Morea has its origins in medieval England and is of Anglo-Saxon descent. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mor," meaning a marsh or fen, and the suffix "-ea," denoting a meadow or water-margin. The surname likely originated to describe someone who lived near or worked in such a geographical location.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Morea were predominantly found in the southern counties of England, such as Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. Over time, branches of the Morea family may have migrated to other regions of the British Isles and beyond.
The Morea family name has seen variations in spelling over the centuries, including Moray, Morrey, and Mori, reflecting the evolving nature of English language and dialects.
Today, the surname Morea is a part of Britain's rich tapestry of surnames, each carrying with it a unique story of heritage and ancestry. Through genealogical research and historical records, individuals bearing the surname Morea can trace their lineage and connect with their familial roots in England's past.
There are approximately 25 people named Morea in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Morea.
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- Mara
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- Marra
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- Maree
- Marre
- Maire
- Marrai
- Marree
- More
- Mahra
- Marae
- Marai
- Maura
- Mauree
- Mayra
- Meara
- Meera
- Mehra
- Mehrai
- Meira
- Mera
- Merai
- Meras
- Meray
- Meraz
- Mere
- Miera
- Mieras
- Mira
- Miray
- Mire
- Mirea
- Miree
- Mirra
- Moar
- Moara
- Moare
- Moor
- Mor
- Mora
- Morad
- Moraes
- Morag
- Morais
- Morak
- Moral
- Moram
- Moran
- Morar
- Moras
- Morat
- Moraw
- Moray
- Morean
- Morear
- Moreau
- Moree
- Moreea
- Morel
- Morer
- Morera
- Mores
- Moreu
- Morez
- Morie
- Morle
- Morr
- Morra
- Morre
- Mour
- Moura
- Mourao
- Mouras
- Moure
- Moureau
- Mura
- Murai
- Muray
- Mure
- Muree
- Murra
- Maara
- Maray
- Maraye
- Marray
- Maure
- Mayora
- Mayre
- Mear
- Meere
- Mehre
- Meire
- Merez
- Merray
- Merre
- Meyre
- Mierau
- Mirao
- Miras
- Miraz
- Moares
- Morah
- Moreanu
- Moreaux
- Morey
- Moria
- Morray
- Morreau
- Mourie
- Mourra
- Mourre
- Muras
- Muraz
- Mureau
- Murez
- Murray
- Murre
- Murrray
- Maier
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- Marr
- Meir
- Mohr
- Moore
- Moren
- Moret
- Murie
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