Last Name M-moraes

The surname "Moraes" originated in Portugal and is derived from the Latin name "Maurus," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." It was likely a nickname for someone with dark hair or skin, or who had characteristics associated with the Moors. The surname spread to Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries through colonization and immigration.

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