Son of Morris
An English and Scottish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Morris.' The name Morris itself is a derivative of Maurice, which stems from the Latin name Mauricius, meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned.'
Less common today
Morrison isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,829 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning novelist
Lead singer of The Doors
7th Chief Justice of the United States
Senior United States District Judge
