About Moats
The surname Moats is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mot," meaning a moat or ditch. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a moat or ditch. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a place called Moat or Moate. Overall, the surname Moats is associated with a geographical feature and likely originated as a descriptive name for someone living in proximity to a moat.
The surname Moats is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moats 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 Moats is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Moats in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Moats using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.