Maurus

Maurus Meaning & Origin

About Maurus
The surname Maurus is derived from the Latin name "Maurus," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with dark or swarthy complexion, or as an ethnic identifier for individuals of Moorish descent. The surname Maurus is predominantly found in regions influenced by the Roman Empire, particularly in Italy and Germany.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maurus: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maurus 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 Maurus is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maurus in Braille

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

The name Maurus in braille

How to sign the name Maurus using Sign Language

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

The name Maurus in sign language

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