Moraitis

Moraitis (Μωραΐτης) is a Greek surname. It is a relatively common surname found throughout Greece, with particular concentrations in the Peloponnese (historically known as Moreas, from which the name likely derives), and in Attica.

The etymology of the name "Moraitis" is linked to the historical region of Moreas (Μωρέας), the medieval name for the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece. "Moraitis" literally translates to "from Moreas" or "inhabitant of Moreas." Thus, the surname signifies ancestral or geographical origin from that region.

Notable individuals with the surname Moraitis include:

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The surname Moraitis is typically passed down through paternal lineage, as is customary in Greek naming conventions. The female equivalent, though less commonly seen, could be Moraitissa.