Dunmore Surname Guide

Dunmore is a Scottish surname. Smith's 1956 dictionary gives the meaning “one who came from Dunmore (big hill), the name of several places in Scotland”.

Dunmore coat of arms

There is no single Dunmore family crest for all bearers; the honest first step is to find out which Dunmore line, if any, bore arms.

Researching the origin

That makes it a habitational name, first given to someone from that place.

The 2010 US Census counted 1,469 people named Dunmore, ranking it number 18,703 among American surnames. Research your Dunmore family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.