Morose

Morose Meaning & Origin

About Morose
The surname Morose is derived from the Middle English word "moros," meaning "gloomy" or "sullen." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a melancholic or moody disposition. The name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as being perpetually sad or having a somber temperament. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Morose: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M06020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER0 OW1 S
🌐 IPA
/mΙ™roʊs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morose in Braille

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

The name Morose in braille

How to sign the name Morose using Sign Language

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

The name Morose in sign language

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