Morressy Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Morressy is how some branches of the Morrissey family came to write their name. Its meaning, shared with Morrissey, is “Descendant of Muirgheas ("sea choice")”.

Morressy and Morrissey

Records show Morressy as one of the forms Morrissey took over time. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. The same family of names includes Morrisey and Morrisy.

Heraldry and the Morressy name

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

Get the complete Morressy report, with a museum-style coat of arms.