About Morrissey
The surname Morrissey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Muirgheasa, meaning "descendant of Muirgheas." The name Muirgheas itself is composed of the elements "muir," meaning "sea," and "geas," meaning "taboo" or "prohibition." Therefore, the surname Morrissey can be interpreted to mean "descendant of the sea taboo" or "descendant of the one with a prohibition related to the sea."
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The surname Morrissey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Morrissey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Morrissey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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