Morel

• Morell, Morill, Morrell, Morrill

From French, Spanish and English surname, from the personal name Morel, a derivative of Late Latin Maurellus, from Latin Maurus (“Moor”). See also Mauro, Moreau. In French, sometimes directly from Old French more (“dark”), from the same word. Compare also More, Morell.

Morel (plural Morels)

1. A surname.

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Morel is the 4399^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 8085 individuals. Morel is most common among Hispanic/Latino (58.49%) and White (37.58%) individuals.

• Lomer, Merlo

Either a patronymic surname from the historical given name Morel, or a descriptive surname from Old French more (“dark”), both ultimately from Latin Maurus (“Moor”). See also Moreau.

• IPA^(key): /mɔ.ʁɛl/

Morel m or f by sense

1. a surname originating as a patronymic
2. a surname from Old French [in turn transferred from the nickname]