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Type Surname (from location)
Pronounced Pron. MUWR-HOWS(British English)  [key]
Other Forms FormsMorehouse, Moorehouse, Muirhouse, Moorhawse

Meaning & History

This derives from the surname Morehouse, with Old English mōr meaning "marsh", "fen" + hūs meaning "house".

Famous bearers of this name include Roger Moorhouse, British historian and author as well as Adrian Moorhouse MBE, an English former competitive swimmer.
Added 10/29/2020 by Linguist56
Edited 10/29/2020 by Linguist56