About Moselle
The surname Moselle is of French origin and is derived from the name of the Moselle River, which flows through France, Luxembourg, and Germany. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near or along the Moselle River. The name Moselle is derived from the Latin word "Mosella," meaning "little Meuse," which is a reference to the river's smaller size compared to the nearby Meuse River. Over time, individuals living near the river adopted the surname Moselle, which has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Moselle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moselle 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 Moselle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Moselle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Moselle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.