TheNameDBMoore
TopographicMeaning
Derived from someone who lived on or near a moor, an open uncultivated area.
Etymology
From the Old English 'mor' meaning a moor or open wasteland. The surname was given to those whose properties were situated on moorland or in areas of open uncultivated ground.
About the Moore Surname
Moore is a common English topographic surname indicating residence on moorland. The name is particularly prevalent in northern England and Scotland and remains very common in English-speaking countries.
Distribution
Common throughout England and Wales, particularly in northern regions, with significant populations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.