About Muir
The surname Muir is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "mòr," meaning "big" or "great." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a moor or a large, open expanse of uncultivated land. The name Muir is also associated with the Scottish Highlands and is often found in the regions of Angus, Fife, and Perthshire.
The surname Muir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Muir 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 Muir is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Muir in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Muir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.