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.
The surname Moreau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Moreau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.