Morrison
/ˈmɔrɪsən/noun
A surname meaning 'son of Morris' or 'son of Maurice.'
Did you know?Morrison is a patronymic surname built from Morris, which ultimately comes from the Latin name Mauritius, originally meaning “Moorish” or “from Mauretania,” the ancient North African region.
Etymological Timeline
Latin era
Latin
Mauritius
“A Roman personal name meaning “Moorish” or “belonging to the Moors.””
Early Medieval
Old French
Moris / Maurice
“A personal name adopted from Latin and used widely in medieval Europe.”
Middle English
English
Morris
“A given name and surname form of Maurice.”
14th–16th Century
English
Morrison
“A patronymic surname meaning “son of Morris.””
Modern English
English
Morrison
“A common surname and family name.”