Surname Spotlight: Maurel

Families named Maurel share their surname's story with Morel, its better-known spelling. Read literally, Maurel points to “Dark, swarthy”. Records show Maurel as one of the forms Morel took over time. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Morell and Moreaux.

Spanish register data show 317 residents carrying Maurel as first surname, and 281 as second surname. French civil records give 13,598 births under the name Maurel from 1891 to 2000, peaking in 1961–1970.

There is no single Maurel family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Get the complete Maurel report, with a museum-style coat of arms.