About Morison
The surname Morison is of Scottish origin and is derived from the personal name Maurice, which itself comes from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." The name Morison was originally used as a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Maurice." Over time, variations of the name emerged, such as Morrison and Morisson. Today, the surname Morison is found worldwide, often associated with individuals of Scottish descent.
The surname Morison is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Morison 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 Morison is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Morison in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Morison using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.