About Mootoo
The surname Mootoo is of Indo-Guyanese origin and is derived from the Hindi word "muthu," meaning pearl. It is a common surname among people of Indian descent in Guyana and is often used as a given name as well. The name Mootoo likely originated from the practice of assigning surnames based on personal characteristics or occupations, with "muthu" possibly indicating a connection to the pearl trade or symbolizing qualities associated with pearls, such as beauty or purity.
The surname Mootoo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mootoo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mootoo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mootoo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.