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Scottish

Originating in the Scottish Lowlands the name is ultimately Gaelic, from ''Moireach'' or ''Moireabh'', meaning a 'seafarer' or a 'coastal settlement'; most probably derived from the placename ''Moray'' in northern Scotland, by merit of being, at times, a variation of Murray. It may also be patronymic, from ''Murchadh'', meaning 'sea warrior'. It has been variously spelt Morow, Morro, Morwe, Murrow, and Morrewe, the latter being first found on the Ragman Rolls of 1296.''Ludus Patronymicus'', Richard Stephen CharnockA Scots Mediaeval Architect (1895), P. MacGregor Chalmers''The Scotch-Irish : or, The Scot in North Britain, north Ireland, and North America'', Charles A. Hanna Some of the earliest recorded of the name were the Dumfries-born, Thomas Morrow, abbot of Paisley between 1418 and 1444, Duncan Morrow, witness to an ordination in 1503 at Kirkinner, Wigtownshire,History of the Chapel Royal of Scotland, Rev. Charles Rogers, 1882 Walter Morrow, a member of the convent at Kelso, Roxburghshire in 1548,The County of Roxburgh, Vol. II, Royal Commission on the Ancient Monunents of ScotlandPrecept directed to Alexander Bertoun, Florentine Corntoun, and David Marche, 30th July 1548, Edinburgh University Library Special Collections, The Laing Collection, Section V, 854-1837 and Davy Morrow, bailie of Annan in 1592. During the 17th Century, the Morrow name was brought to Ireland as a result of the plantation of Ulster; during which many Scots, mostly Lowlanders, settled in the north of Ireland. A number of Morrows who served in the Covenanter army were transported to Virginia after being captured by Cromwell at the

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in 1651.Scottish Surnames in Colonial America, David DobsonThe New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes 1-2, Rev. William Cogswell, 1847

Irish

The name has been used to anglicize a number of Irish Gaelic names, mainly "

Murchadh Murchadh is masculine given name in the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages. Etymology ''A Dictionary of First Names'', published by Oxford University Press, defines the Irish name as being derived from the Gaelic elements ''muir'', meaning "sea ...

" (

muir "Muir" is the Scots word for "moorland", and Scots Gaelic for "sea", and is the etymological origin of the surname and Clan Muir/Mure/Moore in Scotland and other parts of the world. Places United States * Muir, Willits, California, a former unin ...

and cath) meaning "sea battle" or "sea warrior", which was also made as Morrogh, Murrow, Moroghoe, and Murphy. In Petty's Census of 1659, O'Morrow and McMarrowe are recorded. However, it is more common for these Irish names to have been anglicized as Murphy, and it was more likely to find 'McMorrow' as an anglicization of these names rather than the Scottish 'Morrow' on its own.

Notable people

* Addie Morrow (fl. 1980s), Irish political figure * Alan Morrow (born 1936), Australian athlete in Australian Rules football * Albert Morrow (1863–1927), Irish artist and illustrator * Alex Zander Morrow (born 1989), American entertainer * Aneesah Morrow, American basketball player * Anna Karen Morrow (1914–2009), American model and actress *

Anne Morrow Lindbergh Anne Spencer Morrow Lindbergh (June 22, 1906 – February 7, 2001) was an American writer and aviator. She was the wife of decorated pioneer aviator Charles Lindbergh, with whom she made many exploratory flights. Raised in Englewood, New Jerse ...

(1906–2001), American aviator, author, born Anne Spencer Morrow * Anthony Morrow (born 1985), American basketball player * Barry Morrow (born 1948), American screenwriter and film producer * Bill Morrow (disambiguation), several people * Black Morrow, the name attached to a bandit killed in medieval Scotland * Bob Morrow (born 1946), Canadian political figure from Ontario * Bob Morrow (American football) (1918–2003), American football player and coach *

Bobby Morrow Bobby Joe Morrow (October 15, 1935May 30, 2020) was an American sprinter who won three gold medals at the 1956 Olympics. He has been called "the dominant sprinter of the 1950s" and "the most relaxed sprinter of all time, even more so than his ...

(born 1935), American track athlete * Brad Morrow (1942–1997), American child actor * Bradford Morrow (born 1951), American author *

Brandon Morrow Brandon John Morrow (born July 26, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. Amateu ...

(born 1984), American baseball player * Brenden Morrow (born 1979), Canadian hockey player *

Bruce Morrow Bruce Morrow (born Bruce Meyerowitz on October 13, 1935 or October 13, 1937) (sources differ) is an American radio performer, known for professional purposes as Cousin Brucie or Cousin Bruce Morrow. In an October 2020 interview, Morrow said he ...

(born 1937), American radio personality * Bruce Morrow (author) (born 1963), American writer * Bruce Morrow (footballer) (born 1936), Australian (soccer) football player *

Buddy Morrow Buddy Morrow (born Muni Zudekoff, aka Moe Zudekoff; February 8, 1919 – September 27, 2010) was an American trombonist and bandleader. Career On a scholarship at age 16, Morrow studied trombone with Ernest Horatio Clarke (1865–1947) at Juill ...

(1919–2010), American musician *

Byron Morrow William Byron Morrow (September 8, 1911 – May 11, 2006) was an American television and film actor. Early life Born in Chicago, Illinois, Morrow served in the Army in World War II, performing in theater productions during his tour of duty ...

(1911–2006), American television and film actor * Carla Morrow (born 1981), American fantasy artist * Cecily Morrow, American figure skating coach * Chris Morrow (born 1985), Northern Ireland footballer * Cory Morrow (born 1972), American musician *

Clayton Morrow Clayton McKenzie Morrow (born July 3, 1974) is an American animator, writer, director, storyboard artist and storyboard director. He is the son of Oscar and Emmy winning screenwriter Barry Morrow. Life and career Morrow was born in July 197 ...

, (born 1974), American animator, son of Barry Morrow * David Morrow (disambiguation), several people * Don Morrow (1927–2020), American actor and radio personality *

Donald Morrow Donald Hugo Morrow (December 19, 1908 – March 29, 1995) was a politician in Ontario, Canada of Scottish descent. He served as a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. He represented the ridings of Carleto ...

(1908–1995), Canadian political figure from Ontario *

Doretta Morrow Doretta Morrow (January 27, 1927 – February 28, 1968) was an American actress, singer and dancer who appeared in stage and television productions during the 1940s and 1950s. She is best remembered for having created roles in the original pro ...

(1928–1968), American actress and dancer *

Douglas Morrow Douglas Morrow (September 13, 1913 – September 9, 1994) was a Hollywood screenwriter and film producer. He earned an Academy Award for his script for 1949's ''The Stratton Story'', a biography of baseball player Monty Stratton, who was disabl ...

(1913–1994), American screenwriter and film producer *

Dwight Morrow Dwight Whitney Morrow (January 11, 1873October 5, 1931) was an American businessman, diplomat, and politician, best known as the U.S. ambassador who improved U.S.-Mexican relations, mediating the religious conflict in Mexico known as the Cristero ...

(1873–1931), American political figure * E. Frederic Morrow (1906–1994), American political executive * Edward Morrow (1934–2003), Transvaal-born Anglican priest and activist * Edwin P. Morrow (1877–1935), American politician * Elizabeth Cutter Morrow (1873–1955), American poet *

Felix Morrow Felix Morrow (June 3, 1906 – May 28, 1988) was an American communist political activist and newspaper editor. In later years, Morrow left the world of politics to become a book publisher. He is best remembered as a factional leader of the Americ ...

(1906–1988), American newspaper and book publisher * Geoff Morrow (fl. 1970s), American songwriter * George Morrow (disambiguation), several people * Gertrude Comfort Morrow, American architect *

Gray Morrow Dwight Graydon "Gray" Morrow (March 7, 1934 – November 6, 2001).e., the Gilberton Company, publisher of the ''Classics Illustrated'' comic-book series of literary adaptations], and I was given a script. One thing led to another and I was soo ...

(1934–2001), American artist and illustrator *

Hamilton Morrow Hamilton Lane Morrow (June 17, 1846 – August 6, 1922) was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Guysborough County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1890 to 1894 as a Liberal-Conservative member. He ...

(born 1846), Canadian politician *

Harold Morrow Harold Morrow Jr. (born February 24, 1973) is a former National Football League fullback for the Minnesota Vikings, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Arizona Cardinals The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the ...

(born 1973), American football player * Honoré Willsie Morrow (1880-1940), American author and magazine editor * Irving Morrow (1884–1952), American architect * Jack Morrow (1872–1926), Northern Ireland illustrator and cartoonist * James Morrow (disambiguation), several people * Jay Johnson Morrow (1870–1937), American military figure and Governor of the Panama Canal Zone *

Jeff Morrow Leslie Irving Morrow, known as Jeff Morrow (January 13, 1907 – December 26, 1993), was an American actor educated at Pratt Institute in his native New York City. Morrow was a commercial artist prior to turning to acting. Early in his caree ...

(1907–1993), American film actor *

Jeremiah Morrow Jeremiah Morrow (October 6, 1771March 22, 1852) was a Democratic-Republican Party politician from Ohio. He served as the ninth governor of Ohio, and was the last Democratic-Republican to hold that office. He also served as a United States Senat ...

(1771–1852), American political figure * John Morrow (disambiguation), any of several men with the name * Joseph McKeen Morrow (1832–1899), American politician *

Joshua Morrow Joshua Jacob Morrow (born February 8, 1974) is an American actor. In 1994, he began his career when he was cast in the role of Nicholas Newman on ''The Young and the Restless''. In 1998, he joined the soul-pop group 3Deep; the group disbanded in ...

(born 1974), American television actor *

Julian Morrow Julian Francis Xavier Morrow (born 1975) is an Australian comedian and television producer from Sydney. He is best known for being a member of the satirical team The Chaser. As a member of The Chaser, he has appeared on several ABC Television ...

(born 1975), Australian comedian and television producer * Juliet Morrow (born 1962), American archeologist and academic * Justin Morrow (born 1987), American soccer player *

Karen Morrow Karen Morrow (born December 15, 1936) is an American singer and actress best known for her work in musical theater. Her honors include an Emmy Award and a Theatre World Award, and an Ovation Award and five Drama-Logue Award nominations. Early ...

(born 1936), American singer and stage actress * Ken Morrow (born 1956), American hockey player * Kevyn Morrow (fl. 1980–2000s), American actor *

Kirby Morrow Kirby Robert Morrow (1973 – November 18, 2020) was a Canadian actor, comedian and writer. In animation, he was known as the voice of Miroku from ''InuYasha'', its four movies, and '' Inuyasha: The Final Act'', Van Fanel from the Ocean dub o ...

(1973–2020), Canadian voice actor, comedian *

Lance Morrow Lance Morrow (born September 21, 1939, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American essayist and writer, chiefly for ''Time'' magazine, as well as the author of several books. He won the 1981 National Magazine Award for Essay and Criticism and was ...

(born 1939), American academic and author *

Liza Morrow Liza Morrow is an American actress. She played Virginia Metheny in the final (1988–1989) season of the television soap opera ''Dynasty''. She also played the role of Karen in the movie '' Three o'Clock High'' in 1987. Morrow currently works ...

(fl. 1980s), American actress * Margaret M. Morrow (born 1950), American jurist *

Mari Morrow Mari Eulanda Morrow (born July 21, 1968) is an American film and television actress, model and realtor. Morrow is best known for her roles as Rachel Gannon on the ABC daytime soap opera ''One Life to Live'' (1994–96), Oneisha Savoy on the AB ...

(born 1974), Barbados-born American actress * Mark Morrow (born 1960), Canadian politician * Marlene Morrow (born 1954), American model * Maurice Morrow, Baron Morrow (born 1948), Northern Ireland political figure *

Max Morrow Max Morrow is a Canadian former actor. He is best known for his roles in '' Connor Undercover'' as the title character, ''Monk A monk (, from el, μοναχός, ''monachos'', "single, solitary" via Latin ) is a person who practices reli ...

(born 1991), Canadian actor *

Melvyn Morrow Melvyn Morrow (born 1942, in Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian playwright. He co-wrote the jukebox musicals ''Shout! The Legend of the Wild One'' and ''Dusty - The Original Pop Diva'' with John-Michael Howson and David Mitchell. Earlier ...

(born 1942), Australian playwright * Michele Morrow (born 1978), American actress * Monica Morrow (fl. 2000s), American surgeon *

Nellie Morrow Parker Nellie K. Morrow Parker (August 27, 1902 – January 25, 1998) was the first African American school teacher in Bergen County, New Jersey. Part of the Hackensack Public Schools, Nellie K. Parker Elementary School in Hackensack, New Jersey is named ...

, African American school teacher, born Nellie K. Morrow *

Neyle Morrow Francis Neyle Marx Jr. (October 28, 1914 – September 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor. Morrow was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He began his screen career in 1940, appearing in the film '' Drums of the Desert''. In the sa ...

(1914–2006), American film and television actor *

Patricia Morrow Patricia Morrow is a former actress, best known for her portrayal of waif-like Rita Jacks in the primetime soap opera '' Peyton Place'' from 1965 to 1969. Career Acting career Morrow usually appeared on television and made her debut in 1953, ...

(born 1944), American lawyer and actress * Patrick Morrow (born 1952), Canadian photographer and mountaineer * Philip Morrow (born 1962), Northern Ireland television producer * Prince A. Morrow (1846–1913), American physician and education activist *

Rob Morrow Robert Alan Morrow (born September 21, 1962) is an American actor and director. He is known for his portrayal of Dr. Joel Fleischman on '' Northern Exposure'', a role that garnered him three Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations for Best Acto ...

(born 1962), American actor * Robert Morrow (disambiguation), several people * Robin Morrow (born 1942), Australian lecturer, author and editor * Sam Morrow (born 1985), Irish football player * Scott Morrow (born 1969), American ice hockey player * Scott Morrow (ice hockey, born 2002) (born 2002), American ice hockey player * Simmone Morrow (born 1976), Australian softball player * Steve Morrow (born 1970), Northern Irish footballer *

Susan Morrow Susan Morrow (born Jacqueline Ann Teresa Bernadette Immoor, May 25, 1932 – May 8, 1985) was an American actress. Early years Born as Jacqueline Ann Teresa Bernadette Immoor to Frederick W. Immoor and Katherine (Shea) Immoor, Susan Morrow was ...

(1931–1985), American actress * Suzanne Morrow (1930–2008), Canadian figure skater * Terry Morrow (born 1963), American politician *

Thomas Morrow (Australian politician) Thomas Howard Morrow (23 March 1888 – 20 February 1971) was an Australian politician. Born in Ballintra in County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland, to farmer Thomas Morrow and Elizabeth Hill, he was educated at the Civil Service Training College ...

(1888–1971), Australian politician * Thomas Z. Morrow (1836–1913), American soldier and politician * Tom Morrow (American football) (born 1938), American football player * Tom Morrow (footballer) (1923–2002), Australian rules football player *

Vic Morrow Victor Morrow (born Victor Morozoff; February 14, 1929 – July 23, 1982) was an American actor. He came to prominence as one of the leads of the ABC drama series '' Combat!'' (1962–1967), which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstand ...

(1929–1982), American actor * Vicki Morrow (fl. 1980s), American softball player *

Victoria Morrow Victoria Morrow is an American television writer and producer. She has been nominated for two Writers Guild of America Awards for her work on '' Deadwood'' and '' Weeds''. Biography Morrow joined the crew of HBO Western drama '' Deadwood'' as ...

(fl. 2000s), American television writer and producer * W. C. Morrow (1854–1923), American author * William Morrow (disambiguation), several people

Fictional characters

Clay Morrow Clarence "Clay" Morrow is a fictional character in the FX television series ''Sons of Anarchy''. He is played by Ron Perlman. Morrow is one of the original "First 9" members of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO), but ...

, in the television series ''Sons of Anarchy'' * Ernest Morrow, in the novel ''

The Catcher in the Rye ''The Catcher in the Rye'' is an American novel by J. D. Salinger that was partially published in serial form from 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angs ...

'' * Captain Grace Morrow, in the video game

Sea of Thieves ''Sea of Thieves'' is a 2018 action-adventure game developed by Rare and published by Microsoft Studios. The player assumes the role of a pirate who completes voyages from different trading companies. The multiplayer game sees players explore ...

* Hisoka Morrow, antagonist in the manga ''

Hunter X Hunter Hunting is the human practice of seeking, pursuing, capturing, or killing wildlife or feral animals. The most common reasons for humans to hunt are to harvest food (i.e. meat) and useful animal products ( fur/ hide, bone/ tusks, horn/antler ...

'' * Jerome Morrow, in the film

Gattaca ''Gattaca'' is a 1997 American dystopian science fiction thriller film written and directed by Andrew Niccol in his filmmaking debut. It stars Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman with Jude Law, Loren Dean, Ernest Borgnine, Gore Vidal, and Alan Arkin ap ...

Nicholas Morrow Nicholas Morrow (born July 10, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Greenville. College Morrow attended Greenville University in Greenville, ...

, in the novel series ''Sweet Valley High'' * Regina Morrow, in the novel series ''Sweet Valley High'' * T. O. Morrow, supervillain in the DC Comics universe

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