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| de Moiréis | Morris: líonmhar i gcoitinne. Angla-Normannaigh go raibh de Marisco ortha ar dtús.Ceann de "Threabhanna na Gaillimhe" ó 1485. Bhí Michael Morris, Tiarna Chill Aithinn, ina uachtarán ar na Cluichí Oilimpeacha le déanaí (1980). |
| Morris | Very numerous: all areas, especially South East, Midlands, Connacht. Ir. Ó Muiris (ASC), Ó Muirghis (SGG). The name is English and Scottish from first name Maurice "like a Moor". Normans, first appearing as de Marisco, they became one of the "Tribes of Galway". The name may also stand for Ó Muirgheasa, usually Morrissy. It is quite common in Ulster with a strong Scottish element. IF. |
| Morrish | Very rare: Cork. Variant of Morris. |
| Ó Muirgheasa | Morrissey, Morris: líonmhar: Connachta & Mumhain. Bhí clann de chuid Uí Fiachrach i Sligeach, go mbíonn Morris orthu anois. Dealraíonn sé gur Angla-Normannaigh, de Marisco, a ghin muintir Mhuirgheasa sa Mhumhain agus Laighin. Fréamh: muir + gus .i. neart mara. Litriú nua: Ó Muireasa. IF. |
| Ó Muirghis | Morris: ar aon dul le Ó Muirgheasa. |
Parishes where Morish and a second surname are both baptised.
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