Moffett

Moffett Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moffett: 11,853
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,025
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.02

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MFT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 F IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑfɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moffett in Braille

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

The name Moffett in braille

How to sign the name Moffett using Sign Language

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

The name Moffett in sign language

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