Moreau

Moreau Meaning & Origin

About Moreau
The surname Moreau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "morel," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." It was originally used as a nickname for someone with dark or swarthy complexion, or someone who had connections to the Moors, a Muslim people from North Africa. Over time, the surname Moreau became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is still commonly found in France and among French-speaking communities around the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moreau: 9,035
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,943
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 OW1
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moreau in Braille

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

The name Moreau in braille

How to sign the name Moreau using Sign Language

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

The name Moreau in sign language

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