Maurice Arango

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maurice Arango — Latin
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maurice Arango is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Maurice is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Maurice is a traditionally masculine given name, also used as a surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Latin Mauritius or Mauricius and was subsequently used in other languages. Its popularity is due to Mauritius, a saint of the Theban Legion (died 287). Mauritius is otherwise attested as a given name of the Roman Empire period, in origin meaning "one from Mauretania", i.e. "the Moor". The surname Arango: Alfredo Arango (footballer) (1945–2005), Colombian footballer Alicia Arango (born 1958), Colombian politician and businesswoman Andrés Pastrana Arango (born 1954), Colombian politician Ángel Arango (1926–2013), Cuban science fiction writer Carlos Arango (1928–2014), Colombian footballer Carlos Arango Vélez (1897–1974), Colombian politician Celso Arango (born 1968), Spanish psychiatrist Cristian Arango (born 1995), Colombian footballer Daniel Arango, Colombian-born American artist Débora Arango (1907–2005), Colombian artist Emiliana Arango (born 2000), Colombian tennis player Fermín Arango (187. Maurice is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 146K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Maurice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maurice

Latin

Maurice is a traditionally masculine given name, also used as a surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Latin Mauritius or Mauricius and was subsequently used in other languages. Its popularity is due to Mauritius, a saint of the Theban Legion (died 287). Mauritius is otherwise attested as a given name of the Roman Empire period, in origin meaning "one from Mauretania", i.e. "the Moor".

Surname: Arango

Spanish

Alfredo Arango (footballer) (1945–2005), Colombian footballer Alicia Arango (born 1958), Colombian politician and businesswoman Andrés Pastrana Arango (born 1954), Colombian politician Ángel Arango (1926–2013), Cuban science fiction writer Carlos Arango (1928–2014), Colombian footballer Carlos Arango Vélez (1897–1974), Colombian politician Celso Arango (born 1968), Spanish psychiatrist Cristian Arango (born 1995), Colombian footballer Daniel Arango, Colombian-born American artist Débora Arango (1907–2005), Colombian artist Emiliana Arango (born 2000), Colombian tennis player Fermín Arango (187.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maurice is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maurice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Maurice Arango

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maurice Arango:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maurice?
The first name Maurice originates from Latin. Maurice is a traditionally masculine given name, also used as a surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Latin Mauritius or Mauricius and was subsequently used in other languages. Its popularity is due to Mauritius, a saint of the Theban Legion (died 287). Mauritius is otherwise attested as a given name of the Roman Empire period, in origin meaning "one from Mauretania", i.e. "the Moor".
When was Maurice most popular?
The name Maurice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Arango?
The surname Arango originates from Spanish. Alfredo Arango (footballer) (1945–2005), Colombian footballer Alicia Arango (born 1958), Colombian politician and businesswoman Andrés Pastrana Arango (born 1954), Colombian politician Ángel Arango (1926–2013), Cuban science fiction writer Carlos Arango (1928–2014), Colombian footballer Carlos Arango Vélez (1897–1974), Colombian politician Celso Arango (born 1968), Spanish psychiatrist Cristian Arango (born 1995), Colombian footballer Daniel Arango, Colombian-born American artist Débora Arango (1907–2005), Colombian artist Emiliana Arango (born 2000), Colombian tennis player Fermín Arango (187.
What are the origins of the name Maurice Arango?
The name Maurice Arango combines two different traditions: the first name Maurice has Latin roots, while the surname Arango originates from Spanish.
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