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MOR Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

9,037th

Most common surname in India

4,452

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

MOR. Its likely of Irish origin, possibly derived from the Gaelic word "Mór," meaning "great" or "big." The spread of this surname could be attributed to a combination of factors. Forced migrations, such as those during the Irish Potato Famine in the mid-19th century, likely pushed many individuals bearing this surname to seek new homes in places like England, North America, and Australia. Voluntary migrations, driven by economic opportunities or a desire for a fresh start, also played a role. The settlement patterns of those bearing this surname would have been influenced by these migrations, with clusters appearing in areas with significant Irish diaspora populations.

This Surname has Vaasar, Vaasil, Vaasal Gotra. This Surname Worships Vatshalya devi Kuldevta.

Description:

This surname is a fascinating one! Here are three variations that might be related: [Surname]son: This is a common way to create a new surname, meaning "son of [Surname]." [Surname]s: Adding an "s" to the end is another way to create a variation, often indicating a plural form or family lineage. [Surname]e: This variation might be a spelling change or a regional variation, depending on the origin of the surname.

State-wise distribution of people with MOR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Gujarat state distribution for MOR surname

Gujarat

3,002

Maharashtra state distribution for MOR surname

Maharashtra

2,170

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MOR surname

Tamil Nadu

418

Haryana state distribution for MOR surname

Haryana

229

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for MOR surname

Madhya Pradesh

180

Punjab state distribution for MOR surname

Punjab

170

Delhi state distribution for MOR surname

Delhi

119

Bihar state distribution for MOR surname

Bihar

112

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MOR surname

Andhra Pradesh

20

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for MOR surname

Uttar Pradesh

15

Category-wise distribution of people with MOR surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname MOR appear across 5 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for MOR surname

3,535 (55%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for MOR surname

2,256 (35%)

Food Distribution Records

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for MOR surname

655 (10%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Govertment Farmers Benificary List category for MOR surname

19 (0.3%)

Govertment Farmers Benificary List

Investor & Taxpayer Records category for MOR surname

1 (0.0%)

Investor & Taxpayer Records

Frequently Asked Questions

MOR families worship VATSHALYA DEVI as their Kuldevta (family deity).

The MOR surname is found across multiple communities including Warli, Jat, Maheshwari, Bagri Jats communities.

Yes! The MOR surname is shared across Hindu, Sikh religions.

MOR families belong to multiple gotras including VAASAR, VAASIL, VAASAL.

Gujarat has the highest concentration of the MOR surname with 3,002 records (46.7%).

MOR is ranked #9037 in India with approximately 4,452 people bearing this surname.

The MOR surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Gujarat (46.7%), Maharashtra (33.7%), Tamil Nadu (6.5%).

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