About Moraes
The surname Moraes is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "morar," meaning "to live" or "to dwell." It is a locational surname, typically associated with individuals who lived near or were from a place called Moraes. The name Moraes is relatively common in Portugal and Brazil, and it signifies a connection to a specific geographic location.
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The surname Moraes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moraes 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 Moraes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Moraes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Moraes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.