MUCHMORE
Muchmore
Muchmore is a rare English surname that is believed to have originated in medieval times. The name is of English origin and is locational in nature. It may have derived from various places in England with similar names, such as Much Marcle in Herefordshire or Much Hadham in Hertfordshire. The surname Muchmore likely referred to someone who lived in or near one of these places.
Origins and Meaning
The surname Muchmore likely has the meaning "much more" or "more than others". It is thought to possibly denote someone who had more or was superior in some respect, though the exact reason for the name is not entirely clear.
Distribution and Popularity
The Muchmore surname is relatively uncommon, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name in England. The name is primarily found in certain regions of the country, particularly in areas where the ancestral homes of the Muchmore families were located.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals with the surname Muchmore include [provide examples if any notable individuals exist with this surname].
References
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1991.
There are approximately 224 people named Muchmore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Muchmore.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- Edward
- Gary
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Leslie
- Michael
- Paul
- Raymond
- Ronald
- Simon
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Holly
- Julie
- Lilian
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sophie
- Sylvia
- Victoria
- Zoe