About Mur
The surname Mur is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "mΓΉir," meaning "sea." The name likely originated as a topographic or locational surname for someone who lived near the sea or had a connection to it. It may have also been an occupational name for a fisherman or sailor. The surname Mur is relatively rare and can be found in various spellings, including Muir and Moore.
The surname Mur is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mur 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 Mur is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mur in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.