About Missouri
The surname Missouri is derived from the Native American tribe of the same name, which originally inhabited the region around the Missouri River. The name Missouri is believed to have originated from the Siouan language, and it translates to "town of the large canoes" or "town of the wooden canoes." As a surname, Missouri likely indicates ancestral ties to the Missouri tribe or a geographical connection to the state of Missouri in the United States.
The surname Missouri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Missouri based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Missouri is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Missouri" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Missouri."