Mors

The surname Mors is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "mor," which means a moor or marsh. The name Mors is classified as a locational surname as it originally denoted someone who lived near a marshy or boggy area.

Origins and Distribution

The surname Mors has been recorded in various regions of England, with concentrations in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Norfolk. It is believed that families bearing the surname Mors may have originated from these areas or from places where the name of a boggy terrain inspired the adoption of the name.

Notable Individuals

Notable individuals with the surname Mors include:

  • Sir Edward Mors (1802–1878): A prominent Yorkshire industrialist and philanthropist known for his contributions to the development of the textile industry in the region.
  • Sophie Mors (b. 1985): A contemporary artist from Lancashire whose innovative use of mixed media has garnered international acclaim.

Variants and Derivatives

Variants of the surname Mors include Morse, Moor, Moors, and Morrell. These variations have been adopted by different branches of the Mors family over time.

Coat of Arms

The Mors family coat of arms is described as: Gules, on a chevron or, between three greyhounds' heads erased argent, collared sable, as many cinquefoils pierced of the first.

The Mors surname continues to be borne by numerous individuals and families across the United Kingdom and worldwide, preserving the legacy and heritage associated with its origins in the British landscape.

There are approximately 35 people named Mors in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Mors.

Typical given names associated with the surname

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Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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