The Morales Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Morales, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Morales family crest.
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Origin of the Morales name
Morales is a Spanish habitational surname from one of several places named Morales, from moral, "mulberry tree". It also served as a topographic name for someone living among mulberry trees. The surname is common throughout Spain and very widespread in Mexico and Central America.
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This overview covers the Morales name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Morales name FAQ
What does the Morales name mean?
Mulberry trees. Common variants include Moral, Morale, Moraleda.
Where does the Morales surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia.
Is there a Morales coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Morales crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Morales coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).