Moorhouse is a surname. Originating in Normandy France. It was carried to England in 1066 when Norseman helped William the Conqueror seize the English Crown. As reward they were given lands in Lancashire. Progressing to Yorkshire and eventually to Ireland, Moorhouse surname came to Canada in the 1700s with William Moorhouse settling in Ontario Canada. Moorhouse surname progressed to United States and Australia from England. Notable people with the surname include: *

Adrian Moorhouse Adrian David Moorhouse MBE (born 24 May 1964) is an English former competitive swimmer who dominated British swimming in the late 1980s. He won the gold medal in the 100-metre breaststroke at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea. Since t ...

(born 1964), English swimmer * Anthony Moorhouse (1935–1956), British soldier kidnapped and killed in Port Said after the Suez Crisis *

Bert Moorhouse Bert Moorhouse (sometimes incorrectly billed as Bert Moorehouse) (November 20, 1894 – January 26, 1954) was an American character actor whose career began at the very tail end of the silent era, and lasted through the mid-1950s. Biography Bo ...

(1894–1954), American actor *

Frank Moorhouse Frank Thomas Moorhouse (21 December 1938 – 26 June 2022) was an Australian writer. He won major Australian national prizes for the short story, the novel, the essay, and for script writing. His work has been published in the United Kingdom, ...

(1938–2022), Australian writer *

Geoffrey Moorhouse Geoffrey Moorhouse, FRGS, FRSL, D.Litt. (29 November 1931 – 26 November 2009) was an English journalist and author. He was born Geoffrey Heald in Bolton and took his stepfather's surname. He attended Bury Grammar School. He began writing as a ...

(1931–2009), British author *

George Moorhouse George Moorhouse (April 4, 1901 – October 12, 1943) was the first native of England to appear in a FIFA World Cup (albeit as a member of the U.S. team rather than for England). He spent most of his playing career in the United States and ear ...

(1901–1943), American-British footballer * Harry Moorhouse (1872–1934), British Army officer and cricketer *

James Moorhouse James Moorhouse (19 November 1826 – 9 April 1915) was a Bishop of Melbourne and a Bishop of Manchester, and a Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. Early life and career Moorhouse was born in Sheffield, England, the only son of James Moo ...

(1826–1915), Anglican Bishop of Melbourne and Manchester *

James Moorhouse (politician) Cecil James Olaf Moorhouse (1 January 1924 – 6 January 2014) was a British politician and former Member of the European Parliament. He was educated at St Paul's School, London, King's College London (BSc Eng, 1945) and Imperial College Lon ...

(1924–2014), British politician *

Justin Moorhouse Justin Moorhouse (born 15 May 1970) is an English stand-up comedian, radio DJ and actor from Manchester. He appeared in '' Phoenix Nights'', '' Looking for Eric'' and Guess The Attendance. Moorhouse has also appeared as a guest on the Dave TV s ...

(born 1970), comedian and broadcaster * Len Moorhouse (1904–1970), New Zealand representative swimmer * Malcolm Moorhouse (1866–1955), English-born cricketer in New Zealand * Matilda Moorhouse Barratt (1837–1902), a prominent member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints * Matthew Moorhouse (1813–1876), medical practitioner, pastoralist, civil servant and the first ''Protector of Aborigines'' in South Australia * Robert Moorhouse (1866–1921), English cricketer * Roger Moorhouse (born 1968), historian * Stan Moorhouse (1891–1951), British rugby league footballer *

William Sefton Moorhouse William Sefton Moorhouse ( 1825 – 15 September 1881) was a British-born New Zealand politician. He was the second Superintendent of Canterbury Province. Early life Moorhouse was born in Yorkshire, England, and baptised on 18 December 1825; th ...

( 1825–1881), New Zealand politician *

William Barnard Rhodes-Moorhouse William Barnard Rhodes-Moorhouse VC (born William Barnard Moorhouse; 26 September 1887 – 27 April 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be ...

(1887–1915), his nephew, the first airman to be awarded the Victoria Cross

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