From what I have read on this subject, it is the Muslims that were from Northern Africa ( Morocco, Tangiers, etc) and being more tawny/lighter in complexion, they were called 'Moors'. The Darkest were referred to as Blackamoors.Shakespear's 'Othello' was a Blackamoor and from approximately that time in history ,the Moors were known as 'Blackamoors' in England. I imagine the name caught on from
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