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Muir

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

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Scots form of Moore 1. This name was borne by the Scottish-American naturalist John Muir (1838-1914).

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Rootmor
Other Languages & CulturesMoore, Moores, Moors(English) Moe, Moen(Norwegian)
Given Name DescendantMuir(Scottish)
User SubmissionMuir

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inventors, isograms, mountaineers, Swimming Hall of Famers, US The Extra Mile memorial honorees
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Entry added January 21, 2022

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