| ![Show Contents]() Moer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Scotland
Etymology of MoerWhat does the name Moer mean? The Moer surname in Scotland is thought to have been a topographic name for someone who resided near a moor, or heath. The name Moer is derived from the Gaelic word "mo," which means "big." 1 The name Moer is pronounced "more," or in some case "moyer." 2 Early Origins of the Moer familyThe surname Moer was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, where one of the first records of the family was Robertus More, one of the burgesses in Aberdeen in 1317. Later, Reginald More witnessed an Elphinstone charter, c. 1341, and John More was a canon of Aberdeen, 1366. 2 Early History of the Moer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Moer research. Another 179 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1402, 1504, 1538, 1609, 1610, 1636, 1644, 1653, 1683, 1862, 1894, 1925, 1933, 1955, 1957 and 1998 are included under the topic Early Moer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Moer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Moir, Moar, Moer, Moyer, Moyr and others. Early Notables of the Moer familyAnother 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Moer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Moer familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Moir, who came to Boston in 1651; Elizabeth Moir, who arrived in Virginia in 1684; John Moir, who settled in Boston in 1703; Henry Moir, who was banished to America from 1748.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Mediocriter
Motto Translation: With moderation.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
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