Surname · Spanish origin
Morales
Meaning
The surname Morales means Place of mulberry trees.
Origin
Spanish
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Morales
Morales comes from moral, the mulberry tree.
What kind of surname is Morales?
Morales is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Spanish naming tradition — you can read how Spanish surnames were formed on our Spanish last names page.
Other Spanish surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Morales mean?
The surname Morales means Place of mulberry trees. Morales comes from moral, the mulberry tree.
Where does the surname Morales come from?
Morales is a surname of Spanish origin.
What kind of surname is Morales?
Morales is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Spanish surnames?
Other Spanish surnames include Alvarez, Castillo, Diaz, Fernandez, Flores, Garcia.