Fitzmorris
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| Fitzmorris | |
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| Family name | |
| Meaning | "son of Morris" |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Related names | Fitzmaurice, Morris |
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
References
- ↑ "Common Names in Ireland during the 16th Century". rootsweb.com. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
- ↑ "Fitzmorris Family Crest and Name History". houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2007-12-21.
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