Find out how popular the last name McMoore is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named McMoore.

McMoore, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the McMoore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McMoore in America

McMoore is the 55741st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McMoore surname appeared 368 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname McMoore.

We can also compare 2010 data for McMoore to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name McMoore

The surname McMore originated in Scotland during the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "mor" meaning "great" or "large." The name likely referred to a person of great stature or importance.

The earliest recorded reference to the name dates back to 1214, when a Robert McMore was mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland. The name was also found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which recorded those who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England after the conquest of Scotland.

During the Middle Ages, the McMore clan was centered in the regions of Argyll and the Western Isles of Scotland. The name was also prevalent in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the areas of Lochaber and Badenoch.

In the 16th century, the McMore name appeared in various spellings, such as McMoore, McMure, and McMoyr. This was due to the lack of standardized spelling during that time period.

One notable historical figure with the McMore surname was Sir John McMore, a Scottish soldier and diplomat who served under King James IV of Scotland in the early 16th century. He was involved in negotiations with England and played a crucial role in the Scottish-English treaty of 1513.

Another significant individual was Reverend Alexander McMore, a Scottish Presbyterian minister who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the Church of Scotland and played a role in the Scottish Reformation.

In the 18th century, the McMore name was found in the Jacobite Risings, with several members of the clan supporting the cause of the exiled Stuarts against the Hanoverian monarchy.

The McMore name also appeared in literary works, such as Sir Walter Scott's novel "Waverley," where a character named Captain McMore is mentioned.

Other notable individuals with the McMore surname include:

1. Sir John McMore (1780-1858), a Scottish politician and landowner.
2. William McMore (1845-1923), a Scottish painter and artist.
3. Elizabeth McMore (1867-1942), a Scottish suffragette and women's rights activist.
4. Archibald McMore (1892-1963), a Scottish soldier who fought in World War I and received the Victoria Cross for his bravery.
5. Margaret McMore (1915-2002), a Scottish author and poet.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McMoore

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname McMoore.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for McMoore was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of McMoore has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name McMoore was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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