Maurin

Maurin is a French surname, originating as a diminutive form of the personal name Maur. The name Maur itself derives from the Latin "Maurus," meaning "Moor" or "dark-skinned." As a surname, Maurin can indicate ancestry from someone of Moorish descent or someone with a darker complexion. The surname is prevalent in southern France. Variants of the name include Maurein, Maurains, and Maurian.