Morin Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Morin mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Morin name
Morin is a French diminutive of More, from maure, "Moor", a nickname for someone with a dark complexion, or a pet form of names like Amaury. It is very common in western France, especially Normandy, Brittany and Poitou, and ranks among the most frequent surnames in Quebec.
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This overview covers the Morin name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Morin name FAQ
What does the Morin name mean?
Dark, little Moor. Common variants include Moreau, Morins, Maurin.
Where does the Morin surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and the United States.
Is there a Morin coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Morin crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Morin coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).