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 & Frequency
Common throughout England and Wales, particularly in northern regions, with significant populations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Moore Surname Distribution
Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.
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