About Morais
The surname Morais is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "moradia," meaning "dwelling" or "residence." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or was associated with a particular dwelling or residence. The name Morais is commonly found among Portuguese and Sephardic Jewish communities.
The surname Morais is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Morais 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 Morais is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Morais in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Morais using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.