What is last name mora origin?

Mora is a last name of Italian and Spanish origin. In Italian, Mora means "blackberry" and is a surname common in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. In Spanish, Mora means "mulberry tree" and is a surname common in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. It is also a common surname in Latin America, particularly in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, where it is believed to have been introduced during the Spanish colonial period. The Mora family crest features a shield with three blackberry branches.