Marrs

Marrs Meaning & Origin

About Marrs
The surname Marrs is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name "Maurice," which itself comes from the Latin name "Mauritius," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Marr, Marre, and Marrs. The surname Marrs is therefore likely to have originated as a patronymic surname, denoting "son of Maurice." It is a relatively uncommon surname, and those who bear it today may have ancestral ties to Scotland or regions influenced by Scottish immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Marrs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Marrs: 5,658
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6063
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.92

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marrs based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Marrs is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R Z
🌐 IPA
/mɑrz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marrs in Braille

Here's how to represent Marrs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Marrs in braille

How to sign the name Marrs using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Marrs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marrs in sign language

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