Moores
/MUHRZ/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Moores is a English name meaning "Likely a patronymic surname meaning "son of Moore" or "descendant of Moore." It can also indicate someone who lived near a moor (an open, uncultivated tract of land).". English, Scottish, and Irish. Derived from the given name "Moore," which itself comes from the Old French "More" meaning "Moor," referring to a dark-skinned person from North Africa or the Latin "maurus" also referring to a Moor.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic MUHRZ
IPA ˈmʊɹz
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as MUHRZ. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Moores
- · Dudley Moore - Actor
- · Michael Moore - Filmmaker
- · Demi Moore - Actress
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