There are
2365
Moors in the USA
Moor is the
12981st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Moor

Tariqibn

Conqueror and military strategist who led the Islamic conquest of Visigothic Hispania in 711 AD. He is famous for leading the Moors in the decisive Battle of Guadalete, which led to the establishment of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula.

Abdal-Rahman

First Umayyad Emir of Córdoba, who established the independent Emirate of Córdoba in Al-Andalus, modern-day Spain, in 756 AD. He is renowned for introducing cultural and architectural advancements, fostering peace, and promoting the golden age of Islamic arts and sciences.

Yusufibn

Almoravid Berber leader who unified Muslim territories in present-day Morocco and the Maghreb region. He is celebrated for his military conquests, including defending against Christian forces in the Battle of Sagrajas and expanding the Almoravid Empire across North Africa and Al-Andalus.

Averroes

Medieval Andalusian philosopher, physician, and polymath who made significant contributions to philosophy and Islamic theology. Averroes, also known as Ibn Rushd, played a key role in preserving and translating ancient Greek philosophical works that influenced European Renaissance thinkers.

Fatimaal-Fihri

Founder of the world's oldest existing, continually operating university, the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fes, Morocco. Fatima al-Fihri is recognized as a highly educated woman who dedicated her wealth to establish a center of learning that promoted intellectual and scientific advancements.

Moor Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Moor is often associated with people of North African or Arab descent, particularly those with historical connections to the Muslim-dominated regions of the Iberian Peninsula (Al-Andalus) and the Maghreb.
Geographic DistributionThe Moors primarily inhabited regions of North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula (Al-Andalus), and the Maghreb. Their influence also extended to areas such as Sicily and Malta.
VariationsVariations of the surname Moor can be found as Moore, More, Moure, and De Moor.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Moors occurred during the medieval period, primarily between the 8th and 15th centuries. They migrated from North Africa and settled in various regions, most notably in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). The reasons for migration included conquests, trade, and cultural exchanges.