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Maurice name meaning
First Name
137k
in the U.S.
since 1880
137k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Maurice mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Maurice
User Submitted Origins
French
58%
English
39%
American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Alaska, U.S. says the name Maurice means "Star of the deep blue sea" and is of American origin.
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Maurice is of Jamaican origin and means "Mature".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Late Latin Mauritius, derived from Maurus (“Moor; dark, swarthy”). Popularized by a 3rd-century Roman soldier martyr.
- A male given name from Latin.
- A patronymic surname.
Maurice was also found in the following language(s): French
Notable Persons Named Maurice
Notable Persons Named Maurice
Sir Michael Caine
Sir Michael Caine is an actor and author. He was most prominent from 1950 to present. Michael was given the name Maurice Joseph Micklewhite on March 14th, 1933 in Rotherhithe, London, England.
Maurice Gibb
Maurice Gibb was a musician. He plays Rickenbacker 4001, Gibson EDS-1275, Fender Precision Bass, Fender Stratocaster, and Rickenbacker 325. He was most active from 1955 to 2003. Maurice was given the name Maurice Ernest Gibb on December 22nd, 1949 in Douglas, Isle of Man. He breathed his last breath on January 12th, 2003.
The Earl of Stockton
The Earl of Stockton was an office holder. The was given the name Maurice Harold Macmillan on February 10th, 1894 in Belgravia, Middlesex, England. He died on December 29th, 1986.
Maurice White
Maurice White was a soul music, funk, rhythm, blues, and jazz musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, and arrangement. He plays Vocals, drums, and Mbira. His most notable accomplishments were from 1961 to 2014. Maurice was born on December 19th, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Maurice is also known as Reese. He left this life on February 3rd, 2016.
Maurice LaMarche
Maurice LaMarche is a voice actor and stand-up comedian. Maurice was born on March 30th, 1958 in Toronto.
Maury Povich
Maury Povich is a television presenter. He was most prominent from 1962 to present. Maury was given the name Maurice Richard Povich on January 17th, 1939 in Washington, D.C.
- James StacyActor
- Maurice RichardHockey Player
- Maurice Merleau-PontyPhilosopher
- Maurice ChevalierCabaret Singer
- Maurice WilkinsScientist
- Maurice HarklessBasketball Player
- Maurice JarreMusician
- Éric RohmerFilm Director
- Maurice Jones-DrewFootball Player
- Mo RoccaComedian
- Maurice EvansActor
- Maurice GreeneAthlete
- Maurice AshleyChess Player
- Maurice TempelsmanBusinessman
Notable Persons With the Last Name Maurice
Notable Persons With the Last Name Maurice
Maurice
Maurice is a monarch. He holds the title Emperor of the Byzantine Empire and Emperorof theByzantine Empire. His career lasted from 582 to 602.
Saint Maurice
He holds the title Martyr. Saint was born in 3 in Thebes, Egypt. Saint is also known as Saint Mauritius. He left this life in 287.
Count of Saxony Maurice
Count of Saxony Maurice was royalty. He holds the title Count of Saxony and Marshal General of France. Count was born as the child of Augustus II the Strong and Maria Aurora von Königsmarck on October 28th, 1696 in Goslar. He left this life on November 20th, 1750.
Frederick Denison Maurice
Frederick Denison Maurice was a priest in church of england, theologian, author, professor, church of england, and priest inchurch of england. Frederick was born on August 29th, 1805 in Normanston, Suffolk. He breathed his last breath on April 1st, 1872.
Jean-Eudes Maurice
Jean-Eudes Maurice is a soccer player for the Ermis Aradippou, UJA Maccabi Paris Métropole, Paris Saint-Germain F.C., RC Lens, Le Mans FC, Chennaiyin FC, Nea Salamis Famagusta FC, Hà Nội F.C. (2011), and Haiti national football team. Jean-Eudes was born on June 21st, 1986 in Alfortville, France.
Prince Maurice
He holds the title Prince of the Netherlands and Prince of Orange-Nassau. Prince was born as the child of William III of the Netherlands and Sophie of Württemberg on September 15th, 1843 in Noordeinde Palace. He passed away on June 4th, 1850.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Maurice | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 64.15% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 28.37% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.43% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.78% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.27% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Maurice
People with the last name Maurice are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Maurice
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| #24 | Boy Names Unique to New England |