Moure

Moure Meaning & Origin

About Moure
The surname Moure is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "moure," meaning "dark" or "swarthy." It is a descriptive surname that was likely used to identify individuals with dark or tanned complexions. The name may have been given to people who lived in or migrated from regions where the population had a higher likelihood of having darker skin tones. Over time, the surname Moure has spread to various parts of the world through migration and colonization.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Moure is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Moure: 427
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moure 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 Moure is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/moure*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moure in Braille

Here's how to represent Moure in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Moure in braille

How to sign the name Moure using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Moure using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Moure in sign language

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