SOOR
Soor
Soor is a surname of British origin, believed to be of Anglo-Saxon descent. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English word "sor," which means dirty or muddy. It is probable that the name was originally used as a nickname for someone who lived in or near a muddy area.
The Soor surname is found throughout various regions of the United Kingdom, with historical records suggesting concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Sussex. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Soor may have migrated to different parts of the country, leading to a wider distribution.
Like many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Soor may have evolved over the centuries due to factors such as dialectal differences, literacy levels, and clerical errors in record-keeping. Variants of the surname may include Soore, Soorey, and Sore, among others.
Individuals with the Soor surname may have diverse ancestral backgrounds, and tracing specific genealogical lineages can provide insights into family histories and connections. Researchers interested in the Soor surname can explore historical records, archives, and genealogical databases to uncover more information about the origins and migration patterns of this British surname.
There are approximately 760 people named Soor in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,119th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Soor.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amarjit
- Amritpal
- Apar
- Balwinder
- Gurdeep
- Gurmeet
- Hardeep
- Harjit
- Inderjit
- Parminder
- Rajinder
- Ravinder
- Saranjit
- Surjit
Female
- Amrit
- Harpreet
- Jasbir
- Jasvinder
- Jaswinder
- Kamaljeet
- Kamaljit
- Mandeep
- Narinder
- Surinder
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.