Moe

Moe Meaning & Origin

About Moe
The surname Moe is of Norwegian origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old Norse word "móar," meaning "moor" or "heath," indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or on such a landscape. Alternatively, it can be a short form of the given name Moses, which was introduced to Norway through biblical influence. The surname Moe is relatively common in Norway and is also found in other countries with Norwegian immigrant populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Moe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Moe: 11,150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,238
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.78

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moe 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 Moe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1
🌐 IPA
/moʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moe in Braille

Here's how to represent Moe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Moe in braille

How to sign the name Moe using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Moe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Moe in sign language

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