About Maurice
The surname Maurice is of French origin and is derived from the given name Maurice, which itself comes from the Latin name Mauritius. The name is believed to have originated from the Roman god Mars, the god of war. As a surname, Maurice is likely to have been originally bestowed as a personal name to someone who displayed qualities associated with Mars, such as strength, courage, or military prowess. Over time, the name Maurice became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Maurice is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maurice based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Maurice in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maurice using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.