Maurice Royce

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maurice Royce — Latin
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maurice Royce 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 Royce: Bill Royce (born 1971), American college football player Ed Royce (politician) (born 1951), American politician Eden Royce, American gothic horror writer E. W. Royce (1841–1926), British actor, singer and dancer Edward Royce (director) (1870–1964), English director and choreographer Edward Royce (director) (1870–1964), British director and choreographer of musical theatre Elwyn E. Royce (1868–1960), American politician George E. 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: Royce

English

Bill Royce (born 1971), American college football player Ed Royce (politician) (born 1951), American politician Eden Royce, American gothic horror writer E. W. Royce (1841–1926), British actor, singer and dancer Edward Royce (director) (1870–1964), English director and choreographer Edward Royce (director) (1870–1964), British director and choreographer of musical theatre Elwyn E. Royce (1868–1960), American politician George E.

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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 Royce

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 Royce:

1
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Royce?
The surname Royce originates from English. Bill Royce (born 1971), American college football player Ed Royce (politician) (born 1951), American politician Eden Royce, American gothic horror writer E. W. Royce (1841–1926), British actor, singer and dancer Edward Royce (director) (1870–1964), English director and choreographer Edward Royce (director) (1870–1964), British director and choreographer of musical theatre Elwyn E. Royce (1868–1960), American politician George E.
What are the origins of the name Maurice Royce?
The name Maurice Royce combines two different traditions: the first name Maurice has Latin roots, while the surname Royce originates from English.
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