Moreman

Moreman Meaning & Origin

About Moreman
The surname Moreman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "moreman," meaning a moor-dweller or someone who lived near a moor or marshland. It is a topographic surname that was often given to individuals who resided in or near such areas. The name may also have been used to describe someone with dark or swarthy complexion, resembling the appearance of those who lived in moorlands. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Moorman or Moorman, have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moreman: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRMN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M060505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moreman in Braille

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

The name Moreman in braille

How to sign the name Moreman using Sign Language

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

The name Moreman in sign language

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