About Movius
The surname Movius is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Mowius," which itself is a variant of the name "Moritz." The name Moritz is derived from the Latin name "Mauritius," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." Therefore, the surname Movius likely originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Mowius or Moritz.
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