Maurice Cutting

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maurice Cutting — Latin
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maurice Cutting 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 Cutting: Alastair Cutting (born 1960), Church of England Archdeacon Andy Cutting (born 1969), English folk musician and composer Austin Cutting (born 1996), American football player Ben Cutting (born 1987), Australian cricketer Bronson M. Cutting (1888–1935), U.S. Senator from New Mexico, publisher and military attaché Charles Suydam Cutting (1889–1972), American explorer, naturalist, society figure, philanthropist, and author Doug Cutting, open-source search advocate Elise Justine Bayard Cutting (1823–1853), American poet Francis B. Cutting (1804–1870), U.S. 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: Cutting

English

Alastair Cutting (born 1960), Church of England Archdeacon Andy Cutting (born 1969), English folk musician and composer Austin Cutting (born 1996), American football player Ben Cutting (born 1987), Australian cricketer Bronson M. Cutting (1888–1935), U.S. Senator from New Mexico, publisher and military attaché Charles Suydam Cutting (1889–1972), American explorer, naturalist, society figure, philanthropist, and author Doug Cutting, open-source search advocate Elise Justine Bayard Cutting (1823–1853), American poet Francis B. Cutting (1804–1870), U.S.

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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 Cutting

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 Cutting:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Cutting?
The surname Cutting originates from English. Alastair Cutting (born 1960), Church of England Archdeacon Andy Cutting (born 1969), English folk musician and composer Austin Cutting (born 1996), American football player Ben Cutting (born 1987), Australian cricketer Bronson M. Cutting (1888–1935), U.S. Senator from New Mexico, publisher and military attaché Charles Suydam Cutting (1889–1972), American explorer, naturalist, society figure, philanthropist, and author Doug Cutting, open-source search advocate Elise Justine Bayard Cutting (1823–1853), American poet Francis B. Cutting (1804–1870), U.S.
What are the origins of the name Maurice Cutting?
The name Maurice Cutting combines two different traditions: the first name Maurice has Latin roots, while the surname Cutting originates from English.
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