Moore

Moore is a common surname in many English-speaking countries and is of Gaelic/Scottish origin. The name means "open land" or "bog" and was given to individuals who lived near a moor or a bog. There are also several other unrelated families with the surname Moore in Ireland.

Etymology

The surname Moore has several different origins. In some cases, it may be a topographic name for someone who lived on a moor or in a fen, both of which were denoted by the Old English terms mor and fearn. In other cases, it may be a habitational name for someone who lived in one of the various places named Moore, for example in Cheshire or Shropshire.

Distribution

The surname Moore is common in the United States, Canada, Australia, and England. It is also prevalent in Ireland, where it has been borne by several notable individuals, including Thomas Moore, the poet, singer and songwriter, and George Moore, the novelist.

Notable people

There are many notable people with the surname Moore, including:

• Demi Moore, American actress
• Julianne Moore, American actress
• Roger Moore, English actor
• Michael Moore, American documentary filmmaker
• Mandy Moore, American singer and actress
• Thomas Moore, Irish poet, singer and songwriter
• George Moore, Irish novelist

See also

• More (surname)
• Muir (surname)
• Moor (surname)

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