Maurece

Maurece is an American form of the name Maurice, which represents a variant of the late antique nickname Mauricius, which in turn has its origin in the name Maurus. The name translates to 'the Moor', 'the dark-skinned one' or 'the dark one'.

What does the name Maurece mean?

Maurece is an American derivation of Maurice, which is considered a variant of the late antique name Mauricius, which in turn goes back to Maurus. The meaning of the masculine name is 'the Moor', 'the dark-skinned one' or 'the dark one'. Its roots can be found in the Latin word maurus, meaning 'dark-skinned', as well as in the ancient Greek terms amaurós (ἀμαυρός) for 'dark, black, the Moor' or amáurosi (αμαύρωση) for 'burnt, tanned, bronzed'. The name became particularly widespread in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Maurus, who was known in the 6th century as a student and assistant of Saint Benedict. Additionally, Saint Mauritius in the 4th century contributed to the name's popularity, as he is considered the leader of the Theban Legion in Switzerland. Other variants include Mauritius, Mauriz, Mauro, Maur, Mauri, Mauritz, Maurids, Maurits, Maurin, Maurilio, Maurizio, Mauricio, Maury, and Maurycy, as well as the spellings Moritz, Morice, Moriz, Moric, and Morris.

Where does the name Maurece come from?

The name Maurece originates from Latin and means 'the Moor'. Its etymology derives from the Latin maurus, meaning 'dark-skinned', and the ancient Greek terms amaurós (ἀμαυρός) for 'dark, black, the Moor' or amáurosi (αμαύρωση) for 'burnt, tanned, bronzed'. The languages in which the name appears are American and Anglo-American.

How do you pronounce Maurece?

Maurece is pronounced approximately like 'Morr-eess'.

When is the name day of Maurece?

The name day for Maurece is celebrated on January 15 and September 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Maurece is considered a rare first name. So far, it has not appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in the USA was in 1981, when it reached 6,263rd place. From 1930 to 2024, Maurece was used as a first name in the USA fewer than 10 times, which earned it 6,636th place. However, it has not been assigned there in the last ten years.