TheNameDBMoncure
TopographicMeaning
Possibly a variant of Moncrief or derived from a place name.
Etymology
Likely a variant spelling of Moncrief or derived from a similar Scottish place name. The surname appears in English and Scottish records with unclear original derivation.
About the Moncure Surname
A surname of uncertain origin possibly related to Scottish place names or Moncrief. The name appears primarily in American records with Scottish or English origins.
Distribution
Found in Scotland and England with significant populations in the United States, particularly Virginia.
Notable Bearers
James Moncure (Virginia colonial figure), various American families