Morriss Explained

Morriss is an old Welsh surname. It derives from the Latin name Mauritius, which means dark. In Great Britain, Maurice was the learned form of the name Morriss.^[1] Notable people with the name include:

• Frank Morriss (1927–2013), American film and television editor
• Guy Morriss (1951–2022), American football player and coach
• Jeremy Morriss, New Zealand Paralympic boccia player
• Margaret Shove Morriss (1884–1975), American historian
• Mark Morriss (born 1971), English singer-songwriter
• Scott Morriss (born 1973), English bass player
• Simon Morriss (born 1985), Australian baseball player

See also

• Morris (surname)

References

1. Web site: Morriss Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms.