About Moates
The surname Moates is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mot," meaning a meeting place or assembly. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a meeting place. Over time, the name evolved to Moates, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestral ties to a specific meeting place or assembly point in England.
The surname Moates is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moates based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Moates is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Moates in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Moates using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.