Moffitt

Moffitt Meaning & Origin

About Moffitt
The surname Moffitt is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gobhann," meaning "son of the smith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals whose ancestors were blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Moffitt signifies a family's connection to the skilled trade of metalworking and reflects their ancestral profession.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moffitt: 10,070
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,543
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moffitt based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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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 Moffitt in Braille

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

The name Moffitt in braille

How to sign the name Moffitt using Sign Language

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

The name Moffitt in sign language

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