Maurice Mancuso

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maurice Mancuso — Latin
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maurice Mancuso 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 Mancuso: Adolfo Mancuso (born 1930), Argentine swimmer Alejandro Mancuso (born 1968), Argentine footballer Anna Mancuso (born 1971), Canadian politician Ciro Mancuso (born 1949), Nevada-based drug dealer convicted of running a $140-million marijuana smuggling operation David Mancuso (1944–2016), American DJ Eros Mancuso (born 1999), Argentine footballer Filippo Mancuso (1922–2011), Italian judge and politician Francis Xavier Mancuso (1887–1970), leader of Tammany Hall and judge for New York's Court of General Sessions Frank Mancuso Jr. 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: Mancuso

Italian

Adolfo Mancuso (born 1930), Argentine swimmer Alejandro Mancuso (born 1968), Argentine footballer Anna Mancuso (born 1971), Canadian politician Ciro Mancuso (born 1949), Nevada-based drug dealer convicted of running a $140-million marijuana smuggling operation David Mancuso (1944–2016), American DJ Eros Mancuso (born 1999), Argentine footballer Filippo Mancuso (1922–2011), Italian judge and politician Francis Xavier Mancuso (1887–1970), leader of Tammany Hall and judge for New York's Court of General Sessions Frank Mancuso Jr.

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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 Mancuso

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 Mancuso:

3
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Mancuso?
The surname Mancuso originates from Italian. Adolfo Mancuso (born 1930), Argentine swimmer Alejandro Mancuso (born 1968), Argentine footballer Anna Mancuso (born 1971), Canadian politician Ciro Mancuso (born 1949), Nevada-based drug dealer convicted of running a $140-million marijuana smuggling operation David Mancuso (1944–2016), American DJ Eros Mancuso (born 1999), Argentine footballer Filippo Mancuso (1922–2011), Italian judge and politician Francis Xavier Mancuso (1887–1970), leader of Tammany Hall and judge for New York's Court of General Sessions Frank Mancuso Jr.
What are the origins of the name Maurice Mancuso?
The name Maurice Mancuso combines two different traditions: the first name Maurice has Latin roots, while the surname Mancuso originates from Italian.
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