Fitzmorris
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| Meaning | "son of Morris" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Related names | Fitzmaurice, Morris |
| Popularity | Behind the Name |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Fitzmorris |
Fitzmorris is an Irish Hiberno-Norman surname originating in Counties Kerry, Galway, and Mayo. It is patronymic as the prefix Fitz- derives from the Latin filius, meaning "son of". Its variants include: FitzMorris, Fitz Morris, Fitz-Morris, fitz Morris; alternate spellings Fitzmaurice, Fitzmoris, Fitzmorys;[1] and the given name turned surname Morris. Fitzmorris is uncommon as a given name. People with the name Fitzmorris include:[2]
- Al Fitzmorris (b. 1946), American former professional baseball player
- Jimmy Fitzmorris (b. 1921} American politician
[edit] References
- ^ [http://www.rootsweb.com/~fianna/surname/dhnames1.html Common Names in Ireland during the 16th Century]. rootsweb.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.
- ^ Fitzmorris Family Crest and Name History. houseofnames.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
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