Morissey Morissey Name Meaning & Origin
/muh-REES-ee/Name Origin
The surname Morissey is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Muireasa, meaning 'son of Muireas'. It is also found in France as a variant of Moris, which is derived from the Latin 'Maurus', meaning 'Moor' or 'dark-skinned'.
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British (Caucasian) 60%
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Irish (Caucasian) 30%
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French (Caucasian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Morissey
- Last Name: Morissey
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Morissey in the US (SSA Data):
Morissey Morissey Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.