Morel

Morel Meaning & Origin

About Morel
The surname Morel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "morel," meaning "dark-skinned" or "brown." It was originally a nickname given to individuals with dark or brown complexions. Over time, the surname Morel became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, it is a relatively common surname found primarily in France and other French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Morel: 8,085
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,399
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.74

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/mərˈɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morel in Braille

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

The name Morel in braille

How to sign the name Morel using Sign Language

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

The name Morel in sign language

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