Moore Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Moore surname: its meaning, its roots in England & Ireland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Moore name
Moore has several roots. In England it named someone who lived by a moor or marsh, from the Old English mōr. In Ireland it anglicized Ó Mórdha, a Laois sept whose name means "majestic". Both strands made Moore a common American surname.
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This overview covers the Moore name in England & Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Moore name FAQ
What does the Moore name mean?
Dweller by a moor; in Ireland, "majestic". Common variants include More, Muir, O'More.
Where does the Moore surname come from?
It originates in England & Ireland, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Moore coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Moore crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Moore coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).