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Name Origin

Moritz is a German given name, a variant of Maurice. It originates from the Latin name Mauricius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' The name became popular in Germany during the Middle Ages and is still used today.

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Famous People

Moritz Seider (2001-)

Ice hockey player

  • Selected 6th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings
  • Won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in 2022