Fitzmorris

Fitzmorris is an Irish Hiberno-Norman surname originating in Counties Kerry, Galway, and Mayo. It is patronymic as the prefix Fitz- derives from the Latin filius, meaning "son of". Its variants include FitzMorris, Fitz Morris, Fitz-Morris, fitz Morris; alternate spellings Fitzmaurice, Fitzmoris, Fitzmorys;[1] and the given-name-turned-surname Morris. Fitzmorris is uncommon as a given name.

FITZMORRIS
Origin
Meaning"Son of Morris"
Region of originIreland
Other names
Variant form(s)Morris
Fitzmaurice

People with the name Fitzmorris include:[2]

References

  1. "Common Names in Ireland during the 16th Century". rootsweb.com. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  2. "Fitzmorris Family Crest and Name History". houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2007-12-21.

See also

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