Moriss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Moriss family

The surname Moriss was first found in Kerry, Galway and Mayo.

Early History of the Moriss family

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Moriss Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fitzmaurice, Fitzmorris, FitzMaurice, FitzMorris, Morris and many more.

Early Notables of the Moriss family

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Migration of the Moriss family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles, Jeremy, John, Michael, Patrick, and Thomas Fitzmaurice all arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1870; John FitzMorris arrived in New England in 1773.

Contemporary Notables of the name Moriss (post 1700) +

Moriss Taylor (1925-2018), American country, western music entertainer and founder of The Moriss Taylor Show, one of the longest-running locally produced television shows in history (1956-2015)

The Moriss Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Si Deus nobiscum qui contra nos
Motto Translation: If God be with us, who can be against us.