Moot
Moot Meaning & Origin
About Moot
The surname Moot is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "mot," meaning a meeting or assembly, suggesting that the name was given to someone who lived near a meeting place or was involved in organizing such gatherings. Another possibility is that it originated from the Old Norse word "móti," meaning a meeting or confrontation, indicating that the name may have been bestowed upon someone who was argumentative or confrontational. Additionally, Moot could also be a variant spelling of the surname Mott, which is derived from the Old English word "mōt," meaning a small hill or mound, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near such a geographical feature.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Moot is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Moot: 308
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 64559
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.1
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moot 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Moot in Braille
Here's how to represent Moot in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Moot using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Moot using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
