About Moffett
The surname Moffett is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Phaidin," meaning "son of little Patrick." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Patrick. The name Patrick itself is derived from the Latin name "Patricius," meaning "noble" or "patrician." Over time, the name Mac Phaidin evolved into Moffett, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to a paternal line connected to someone named Patrick.
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The surname Moffett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moffett 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 Moffett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Moffett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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