About Moore
The surname Moore is of English and Irish origin, derived from the Old English word "mor" or the Gaelic word "mór," both meaning "great" or "tall." It was originally used as a nickname for a person of large stature or someone who lived near a prominent hill or moor. Over time, the surname Moore has become one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world, with variations such as More, Moor, and O'More found in Ireland.
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The surname Moore is among the top 100 most popular surnames, indicating a significant presence in our records. Below is a detailed analysis of its distribution and trends:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moore 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 Moore is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Moore in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Moore using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.