MORRILL
Morrill
Morrill is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Muriel". The name can also be associated with the Medieval English name "Morel", derived from the Old French word "more", meaning dark-skinned or Moorish.
Origins and History
The Morrill surname has ancient roots in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of East Anglia, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. The name spread to other parts of England over time, and variations such as Morrell and Morrall also emerged.
Distribution and Population
The Morrill surname is relatively rare, with most bearers found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The name has also been carried to other English-speaking countries through migration, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals
- Charles Morrill: An English poet and writer known for his works on nature and rural life.
- Sarah Morrill: A British historian specializing in medieval English literature.
Cultural Significance
The Morrill surname is associated with individuals of English descent, reflecting a connection to the country's history and heritage. It has been borne by people from various walks of life, contributing to different fields such as literature, academia, and the arts.
In modern times, the Morrill surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its legacy as a part of British family history.
There are approximately 452 people named Morrill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Morrill.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Garry
- Gary
- Glenn
- Jamie
- John
- Lee
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Ann
- Karen
- Katherine
- Kristine
- Linda
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Suzanne
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
- Morel
- Morell
- Morrell
- Morrall
- Marrell
- Maril
- Mariello
- Marrello
- Marrale
- Marrill
- Marill
- Marrall
- Marrel
- Marall
- Morril
- Morrillo
- Maioriello
- Maral
- Maralee
- Marali
- Marel
- Marell
- Marella
- Marelle
- Marelli
- Marello
- Mariel
- Mariola
- Marl
- Marla
- Marle
- Marleau
- Marlee
- Marli
- Marlie
- Marlo
- Marloe
- Marloo
- Marola
- Maroli
- Marolia
- Marriel
- Marulli
- Marullo
- Maurel
- Maurell
- Maurello
- Mauriello
- Mearrills
- Meerloa
- Meerloo
- Mehrali
- Meral
- Merali
- Meralli
- Merel
- Merelie
- Merell
- Merella
- Merila
- Merilee
- Merill
- Merills
- Merilo
- Merl
- Merla
- Merle
- Merli
- Merlo
- Merola
- Merolla
- Merolli
- Merral
- Merrall
- Merralls
- Merrel
- Merrell
- Merrells
- Merriel
- Merril
- Merrile
- Merrill
- Merrilles
- Merrills
- Merrils
- Merulla
- Merullo
- Meryl
- Miral
- Mireille
- Mirel
- Mirell
- Mireylee
- Miriello
- Miroli
- Mirrell
- Mirrells
- Moehrle
- Moerel
- Moorell
- Moral
- Morale
- Moralee
- Morali
- Morall
- Moralle
- Morallee
- Morally
- Morelee
- Moreli
- Morella
- Morelle
- Morelli
- Morello
- Moril
- Morill
- Morilla
- Morillo
- Morl
- Morla
- Morle
- Morlee
- Morleo
- Morlie
- Morole
- Moroll
- Morral
- Morrale
- Morralee
- Morralle
- Morrallee
- Morrallis
- Morreale
- Morrel
- Morrele
- Morrelle
- Morrelli
- Morrello
- Morrells
- Morrhall
- Morriell
- Morrile
- Morrilly
- Morrils
- Morrlle
- Morroll
- Moryl
- Mouraille
- Mourelle
- Muraille
- Mural
- Murala
- Murale
- Murali
- Murall
- Murel
- Murele
- Murell
- Murelli
- Muriel
- Muriell
- Murillo
- Murle
- Murolo
- Murral
- Murrall
- Murrel
- Murrell
- Murrelle
- Murrells
- Murriel
- Murril
- Murrill
- Murrillo
- Murrills
- Murrle
- Murail
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