MOULE
Moule
Moule is an English surname of Norman origin. It is derived from the Old French word "moule," meaning "mold" or "shape," and was likely used as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a moulder or a maker of moulds for casting metal objects.
The name Moule first appeared in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is recorded in various forms throughout history, including Moules, Mould, and Mowel. The surname is more commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Dorset and Devon.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Moule include George Evans Moule (1828–1912), a missionary and bishop, and his brother Handley Carr Glyn Moule (1841–1929), a theologian and writer. The Moule family has made significant contributions to the church and academic fields in England.
Today, the surname Moule is relatively rare but continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its connection to English heritage and history.
There are approximately 2,306 people named Moule in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,736th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Moule.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Justin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Steven
- William
Female
- Emma
- Gwen
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sheralyn
- Susan
- Theresa
- Victoria