The Moeritz Family Name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Moritz surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Family name meaning

Genealogists group Moeritz with Moritz. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “A descendant of Moritz, from Latin Mauritius”.

The extra “e” in Moeritz is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Morritz, Moriz and Maritz. Moeritz sounds close to Mertz, so it can help to search both.

Research your Moeritz family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.