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Early Origins of the Morris family

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

Early History of the Morris family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Morris research. Another 156 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1485, 1810 and 1893 are included under the topic Early Morris History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Morris Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Morris family

Notable among the family name at this time was

  • Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893) of Cork, author of works on natural history...

Morris World Ranking

In the United States, the name Morris is the 53rd most popular surname with an estimated 310,875 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Morris is ranked the 140th most popular surname with an estimated 23,696 people with that name. 2 And in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Morris is the 116th popular surname with an estimated 304 people with that name. 3 Australia ranks Morris as 60th with 36,222 people. 4 New Zealand ranks Morris as 54th with 5,191 people. 5 The United Kingdom ranks Morris as 33rd with 99,474 people. 6 South Africa ranks Morris as 556th with 12,485 people. 7

Morris migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Morris Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Mr. John Morris, aged 24, who arrived in Virginia in 1619 aboard the ship "Bona Nova" 8
  • Mary Morris, aged 22, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 aboard the ship "George" 8
  • Mr. Richard Morris of London who arrived in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630 aboard the ship "Ambrose" as part of the Winthrop Fleet 9
  • Mrs. Leonora Morris of London who arrived in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630 aboard the ship "Ambrose" as part of the Winthrop Fleet 9
  • Mr. Thomas Morris of Nottingham who arrived in Salem, Massachusetts in 1630 aboard the ship "Ambrose" as part of the Winthrop Fleet 9
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Morris Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Anne Morris, who landed in Virginia in 1703 10
  • Ellinor Morris, who landed in Virginia in 1706 10
  • Elianor Morris, who arrived in Virginia in 1706 10
  • Adam Morris, who landed in Virginia in 1714 10
  • Christian Morris, aged 24, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1738 10
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Morris Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Ann Morris, aged 21, who arrived in New Castle or Philadelphia in 1805 10
  • Ainsley Morris, aged 17, who arrived in South Carolina in 1812 10
  • Ephraim Morris, who landed in New York in 1834 10
  • Gualterio Morris, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1837 10
  • Emanuel Morris, aged 27, who arrived in Missouri in 1840 10
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Morris Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mr. Henry Morris, (b. 1880), aged 25, Cornish stone cutter travelling aboard the ship "St Paul" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Barre City, Vermont 11
  • Caroline Elizabeth Morris, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1912 10

Morris migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Morris Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Charles Morris, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1749-1752
  • Mr. Charles Morris Jr., U.E. who settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia c. 1783 12
  • Mr. David Morris U.E. (b. 1751) who settled in New Brunswick c. 1784 he died in 1817 12
  • Private. Lutheran Morris U.E. (b. 1737) born in Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA who settled in Parrsborough [Parrsboro], Nova Scotia c. 1784 he served in the New Jersey Volunteers 3rd Battalion, married to Catherine Ann Swan having 15 Children, he died in 1839 12
  • Sgt. Richard Morris U.E. (b. 1750) born in Ireland who settled in Nova Scotia c. 1784 he served in the New York Volunteers and 3rd Regiment of Foot, married twice having 8 children, he died in 1834 12
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Morris Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • James Morris, aged 30, a plasterer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Charity" from Kinsale, Ireland
  • Samuel Morris, aged 25, a plasterer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Charity" from Kinsale, Ireland
  • Sarah Morris, aged 26, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Charity" from Kinsale, Ireland
  • Felix Morris, aged 26, a tailor, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the brig "Silestria" from Belfast, Ireland
  • Owen Morris, aged 24, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Robert Burns" in 1834
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Morris migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Morris Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century
  • Mr. Edward Morris, English convict who was convicted in Worcester, Worcestershire, England for life, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 13
  • Mr. Richard Morris, (Price), English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 13
Morris Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Miss Martha Morris, British Convict who was convicted in Shropshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Experiment" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
  • Mr. Augustus Morris, (b. 1788), aged 15, British convict who was convicted in Wiltshire, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Calcutta" in February 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1824 15
  • Elijah Morris, English convict from Lancaster, who was transported aboard the "Ann" on August 1809, settling in New South Wales, Australia 16
  • Mr. Peter Morris, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 16th January 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 17
  • John Morris, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Almorah" on April 1817, settling in New South Wales, Australia 18
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Morris migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Morris Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Cornelius Morris, aged 50, a gardener, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
  • Mary Morris, aged 36, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
  • Ellen Morris, aged 16, a sempstress, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
  • Anne Morris, aged 14, a sempstress, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "London" in 1840
  • Mr. Thomas Morris, (b. 1823), aged 16, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 19
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Morris migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 20
Morris Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
  • Humphrey Morris, aged 18, who settled in Barbados in 1635 aboard the ship "Falcon"
  • Mr. Edward Morris, (b. 1617), aged 18, British settler travelling aboard the ship "The Dorset" arriving in Barbados in September 1635 21

Contemporary Notables of the name Morris (post 1700) +

  • Stevland Hardaway Morris (b. 1950), born Stevland Hardaway Judkins, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has won 25 Grammy Awards, inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame
  • Christell George Morris (b. 1918), née Stocks, American technician in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, first all-female, all-African-American battalion to server overseas
  • Eugene Edward "Mercury" Morris (1947-2024), American professional football player
  • Eugene E. Morris, American politician
  • Darius Aaron Morris (1991-2024), American professional NBA basketball player who played from 2011 to 2020
  • Chuck Morris (1977-2023), American percussionist, known for his work with Lotus, an instrumental electronic jam band
  • Charles Richard Morris (1939-2021), American lawyer, banker, and author. who wrote thirteen books, and was a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic Monthly, winner of the 2009 Gerald Loeb Award
  • Charles Manigault Morris (1820-1895), American officer in the United States Navy and later in the Confederate States Navy
  • Maren Larae Morris (b. 1990), American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her 2015 extended play, Maren Morris, charted on two Billboard charts. Hero, reached number five on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Country Albums chart, and was certified platinum in the United States
  • Jeannie Morris (1935-2020), née Myers, an American sports journalist and author
  • ... (Another 382 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Empress of Ireland
  • Mrs. Daisy Lillian Morris (1885-1914), née Coombs Canadian Second Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 22
  • Mr. Arthur Morris (1881-1914), Canadian Second Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 22
  • Major Frank Morris (1875-1914), Canadian Second Class Passenger from London, Ontario, Canada who survived the sinking on the Empress of Ireland 22
Halifax Explosion
  • Mrs. Sarah  Morris, Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who survived the Halifax Explosion (1917) but later died due to injuries 23
  • Mr. Martin  Morris, Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 23
  • Mr. Ferdinand A.  Morris, Canadian Able Seaman with the Naval Department from Quebec, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 23
Hindenburg LZ-129
  • Mr. Nelson Morris (1891-1937), American Controlling Heir of Meat Packing/Stockyard Interests from Chicago, Illinois, USA, who was a passenger on board the Hindenburg LZ-129 and survived the Airship Fire 24
HMAS Sydney II
HMS Prince of Wales
  • Mr. Morris, British Marine, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 26
HMS Repulse
  • Mr. George Morris, British Signalman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 27
  • Mr. George Morris, British Sergeant, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking and was evacuated 27
HMS Royal Oak
  • Peter J.T. Morris, British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking 28
  • Charles Henry Morris (1903-1939), British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 28
Monongah Mine
  • Mr. A. H. Morris (b. 1877), American coal miner who was in mine 6 at the Monongah Mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 29
  • Mr. Cecil Morris (b. 1888), Italian coal miner who was in mine 6 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 29
  • Mr. C. E. Morris (b. 1878), Slavic coal miner who was in mine 8 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 29
  • Mr. Marion Morris (b. 1889), Italian coal miner who was in mine 8 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 29
  • Mr. William Morris (b. 1881), Italian coal miner who was in mine 8 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died 29
RMS Lusitania
  • Mr. John Morris, English Trimmer from Mile End, London, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking 30
  • Reverend Hugh Carlton Syddall Morris, Canadian 2nd Class passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 31
RMS Titanic
  • Mr. Frank Herbert Morris, aged 28, English Bathroom Steward from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 14 32
  • Mr. Arthur Morris (d. 1912), aged 30, English Trimmer from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking 32
  • Mr. William Edward Morris (d. 1912), aged 22, English Greaser from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking 32
Senghenydd colliery
  • Mr. Edwin Morris (b. 1890), Welsh coal miner from Abertridwr, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died 33
  • Mr. John Morris (b. 1882), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died 33
  • Mr. Meyrick Morris (b. 1883), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died 33
  • Mr. Thomas James Morris (b. 1894), Welsh coal miner from who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died 33
SS Alcoa Puritan
  • J.F. Morris, American from Mobile, Alabama, who was working aboard the SS Alcoa Puritan (1942) traveling from Port of Spain, Trinidad to Mobile, Alabama when it was torpedoed by U-boat U-507; he survived the sinking 34
USS Arizona
  • Mr. Owen Newton Morris, American Seaman First Class from Alabama, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 35
USS Indianapolis
  • Albert Oliver Morris (1924-2000), American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he survived the sinking 36

The Morris 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.

Suggested Readings for the name Morris +

  • C.C.'s Clan: Morris, Arms, Mitchell and Related Families by Eula Eunice Park Mitchell.
  • The Morris, Arnold and Related Families by Louis Arnold Morris.
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