Morel Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Morel mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Morel name
Morel is a French nickname from Old French moreau, "dark brown, swarthy", itself from maure, a Moor. It was applied to someone with dark hair or a dark complexion, and sometimes to the owner of a dark horse. The name is common throughout France, especially in the north and in Normandy.
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This overview covers the Morel name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Switzerland and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Morel name FAQ
What does the Morel name mean?
Dark, swarthy. Common variants include Moreau, Morell, Moreaux.
Where does the Morel surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Switzerland and Canada.
Is there a Morel coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Morel crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Morel coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).