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Moyes in the USA4634th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Moye
JohnMoye
English explorer who sailed with Sir Francis Drake to circumnavigate the globe in the late 16th century.MarthaEuphemia
American mathematician and educator who became the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics in 1943.JohnWesley
American soldier who served as a colonel in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.GeorgeHenry
Australian aviator and World War I flying ace credited with shooting down 26 enemy aircraft.JacquelineMoye
French scientist known for her contributions to the field of particle physics and her work at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).ThomasMoye
English musician and composer recognized for his significant contributions to medieval music during the 14th century.CatherineMoye
Irish author and playwright celebrated for her poetry and plays that depict rural Irish life in the 19th century.Moye Genealogy
Geographic DistributionThe surname is found in different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname may include 'Mooy', 'Moore', 'Moya', and 'Moy'.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Moye' occurred during different periods and in various locations. Notable instances include Irish immigration to the United States during the Great Famine in the mid-19th century and Scottish migration to Australia during the 19th and early 20th centuries for economic opportunities.