Maurice Marques

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maurice Marques — Latin
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maurice Marques 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 Marques: Marques is a Portuguese language surname. Origin: Germanic patronymic, meaning son of Marcus (Marcos). Ademar Marques (born 1959), professional footballer Almerindo Marques (1939–2021), businessman and politician André Marques (born 1984), film director and screenwriter André Marques (born 1987), professional footballer António Henrique de Oliveira Marques (1933–2007), historian António Marques Mendes (1934–2015), lawyer and politician Armando Marques (born 1937), sports shooter Armando Marques Guedes (born 1952), social scientist, anthropologist and diplomat Carlos Marques (born 1983), profes. 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: Marques

Germanic

Marques is a Portuguese language surname. Origin: Germanic patronymic, meaning son of Marcus (Marcos). Ademar Marques (born 1959), professional footballer Almerindo Marques (1939–2021), businessman and politician André Marques (born 1984), film director and screenwriter André Marques (born 1987), professional footballer António Henrique de Oliveira Marques (1933–2007), historian António Marques Mendes (1934–2015), lawyer and politician Armando Marques (born 1937), sports shooter Armando Marques Guedes (born 1952), social scientist, anthropologist and diplomat Carlos Marques (born 1983), profes.

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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 Marques

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 Marques:

11
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Marques?
The surname Marques originates from Germanic. Marques is a Portuguese language surname. Origin: Germanic patronymic, meaning son of Marcus (Marcos). Ademar Marques (born 1959), professional footballer Almerindo Marques (1939–2021), businessman and politician André Marques (born 1984), film director and screenwriter André Marques (born 1987), professional footballer António Henrique de Oliveira Marques (1933–2007), historian António Marques Mendes (1934–2015), lawyer and politician Armando Marques (born 1937), sports shooter Armando Marques Guedes (born 1952), social scientist, anthropologist and diplomat Carlos Marques (born 1983), profes.
What are the origins of the name Maurice Marques?
The name Maurice Marques combines two different traditions: the first name Maurice has Latin roots, while the surname Marques originates from Germanic.
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