Save Type Surname (from location) Usage Scottish Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Scots form of Moore 1. This name was borne by the Scottish-American naturalist John Muir (1838-1914). Related NamesDetails RootmorOther Languages & CulturesMoore, Moores, Moors(English) Moe, Moen(Norwegian) Given Name DescendantMuir(Scottish) User SubmissionMuir Categories authors, inventors, isograms, mountaineers, Swimming Hall of Famers