The Morins Family Name

Some records give Morin; others give Morins. Both point to the same French family name.

What does the surname Morins mean?

The name is generally explained as “Dark, little Moor”.

Is Morins the same name as Morin?

The extra “s” in Morins is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Other spellings include Moreau and Maurin.

Is there a Morins coat of arms?

Arms linked to Morin and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

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