Morreale

Morreale is a British surname with origins tracing back to Southern Italy. The name likely derived from the Italian word morale, which means moral or ethical.

The Morreale surname is relatively rare in British records, suggesting it could have been brought to the UK through migration or intermarriage. Those bearing the surname may have roots in regions where Italian communities settled in Britain.

As with many surnames, variations in spelling can be found, such as Morreal or Morreales, due to the phonetic and translational challenges faced by individuals as they moved between different linguistic contexts.

It is essential to note that surnames can carry rich histories and unique family narratives. Researching genealogical records and historical documents can illuminate the specific journey and legacy of the Morreale family in the British Isles.

There are approximately 254 people named Morreale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Morreale.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ambrogio
  • Anthony
  • Antonio
  • Calogero
  • Giuseppe
  • Mariano
  • Paolo
  • Pio
  • Roberto
  • Salvatore
  • Tony
  • Vincenzo

Female

  • Angela
  • Anna
  • Beverley
  • Caroline
  • Caterina
  • Christine
  • Cristina
  • Emma
  • Filomena
  • Grace
  • Lesley
  • Lisa
  • Maria
  • Maureen

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