Surname Morlutt - Meaning and Origin

Morlutt: What does the surname Morlutt mean?

The surname Morlutt is of French origin, thought to have descended from the Old French nickname 'morelut' meaning 'dark-complexioned', and is likely derived from the Latin root word 'morum' meaning 'mulberry' or 'dark'.

The name became popular during the Middle Ages, when most surnames first came about, and is assumed to have been associated with the red-brown or dark brown hair of a certain individual. The name Morlutt was also common in England, but the family with the original surname likely migrated there from France. Alternatively, the name may have been derived from the Latin word 'morellus', meaning 'maltster' or 'brewer', and would have denoted someone of that profession.

The earliest recorded evidence of the surname Morlutt can be found in the Languedoc region of France, where documents pertaining to one Mechtilde de Morlutt are attested in 1193. The name is also found in a few other regions of France, as well as in England, during the 1600s and 1700s.

Today, the Morlutt surname is borne by individuals in various countries around the globe, in its original and various spellings, primarily in France, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Morlutt: Where does the name Morlutt come from?

The last name Morlutt is most common in Europe, specifically in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. In the United States, Morlutt is much rarer and is mostly found in the states of North Dakota and Montana.

In Germany, Morlutt is the 2,542nd most common surname, meaning it is shared by around 0.00% of the population. It is mostly found in the Dortmund region and the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also present in the Bremen and Lower Saxony regions.

In Austria, Morlutt is the 7,930th most common surname, meaning it is shared by around 0.002% of the population. It is mostly found in the state of Bavaria, although it is also present in Upper Austria and Styria.

In the Czech Republic, Morlutt is the 8,103rd most common surname, meaning it is shared by around 0.001% of the population. It is mostly found in the regions of Northern Bohemia and Moravia-Silesia.

In the United States, the last name Morlutt is the 26,968th most common surname, meaning it is shared by around 0.00011% of the population. It is mostly found in the states of North Dakota and Montana.

Variations of the surname Morlutt

The surname Morlutt has various spellings and surnames of the same origin. The main variants include Merlotte, Merlot, Merlot, Morelut, Marellot, Marellote, Merlotet, Morelot, Marlot, Marlott, Merlott, Marlotte, Morlett, Morelotte, Marlet, Merlotty, Merlette, Marlottet, Merliste, Marlottey, Marlotty, Marlette, Merlottye, Morelette, and Marlotty.

Merlotte is derived from the Old Norman French word "marelot" meaning "little falcon" or "thrasher". This Old Norman French form of the name is possibly related to the Old French word "merlette" meaning "a falcon of either sex". The surname Merlot was also used to describe "a dimunutive of Marbodin", referring to the Germanic Latin Saint whose name is derived from "marboda" meaning "famed warrior". Strongly associated with the Latin verb "marae" meaning "to beat, to strike" or "to hammer", the name Marlot also reflects the meaning of "hammer" or "smith".

The variant Morelut means "brave and strong" and is derived from the Old Germanic name "markuluz" meaning "brave and famous" or "renowned warrior". Morelot is also a French form of the name, deriving from the Germanic Latin form of "marbodin", relating to the Old French word "more" meaning "great and strong".

The variants Marellot, Marellote, Marelloty, Merlottet, and Marlotte refer to the French word "marelot" meaning "little falcon" or "thrasher". The variant Morlett is derived from the Old Germanic name "markuluz" meaning "brave and famous" or "renowned warrior". Merlette is derived from the Old French word "merlette" meaning "a falcon of either sex". Finally, Merlottye, Marlette, and Merlotty refer to the Old Germanic Latin form of "marbodin" meaning "famed warrior."

Famous people with the name Morlutt

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• Alessandro Morlutt: Italian lighting technician
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• Bas Morlutt: Dutch entrepreneur
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