Moffatt

Moffatt Meaning & Origin

About Moffatt
The surname Moffatt is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mag Fhada," meaning "son of the long-haired one." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with long hair. The name has variations such as Moffat, Maffat, and Maffett. Over time, individuals with the surname Moffatt have spread across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moffatt: 4,542
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.54

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MFT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 F AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑfət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moffatt in Braille

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

The name Moffatt in braille

How to sign the name Moffatt using Sign Language

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

The name Moffatt in sign language

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