what is the location for surname Muir?

Answer 1

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The surname Muir originated in Scotland and England. Its variants include Moore and Moor. It is derived from the geographical feature Moor which is a high altitude form of heathland habitat widespread in northern Great Britain; alternatively, it is another name for bog.

It has now spread throughout the English speaking world. Some famous Muirs include:

* Thomas Muir (1765–1799), Scottish radical.
* John Muir (1810–1882), British Sanskritist.
* William Muir (1819–1905), British orientalist.
* John Muir (1838–1914), British environmentalist, explorer, and writer.
* Richard Muir (1857–1924), British prosecutor.
* Thomas Muir (1844–1934), British mathematician.
* Kenneth Muir (1912–1950), British soldier, recipient of the Victoria Cross.
* Edwin Muir (1887–1959), British poet, novelist and translator.
* Malcolm Muir (1885–1979), U.S. magazine industrialist.
* Jean Elizabeth Muir (1928–1995), British fashion designer.
* Frank Muir (1920–1998), British comedian.
* Francis Muir (born 1926), British geophysicist.
* Lois Muir (born 1935), New Zealand sportswoman.
* Leilani Muir (born 1944), Canadian plaintiff.
* Norrie Muir (born 1948), British mountaineer.
* Jim Muir (born 1958), U.S. skateboarder.
* Mike Muir (born 1964), U.S. singer.
* John Kenneth Muir (born 1969), U.S. writer on film and television.
* Bryan Muir (born 1973), Canadian ice hockey player.
* Sean Muir (born 1983), U.S. playwright.
* Jamie Muir, British percussionist.

Places containing Muir include:

* Lake Muir, Western Australia.
* Muir Glacier, Alaska, USA.
* Mount Muir, California, USA.
* Muir Beach, California, USA.
* Muir Woods National Monument, California, USA.
* Muir, Michigan, USA.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

it is of a scottish/english mix