Maurits History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Maurits family

The surname Maurits was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Maurits family

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Maurits Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Marotz, Marot, Marotte, Merode, Merot, Mertz, Mauritz and many more.

Early Notables of the Maurits family

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Migration of the Maurits family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Mauritz, who settled in New York in 1659; Jean Marot, who settled in Virginia in 1700; Anna Catharina Mertz, who arrived in New York in 1710; Descendre Marotte, who came to New Orleans in 1727.

Contemporary Notables of the name Maurits (post 1700) +

Maurits Binger (1868-1923), Dutch film director, producer and screenwriter of the silent era
Maurits Basse (1868-1944), Belgian writer and teacher