Mosey

Mosey Meaning & Origin

About Mosey
The surname Mosey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "muser," meaning "to muse" or "to ponder." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was thoughtful or contemplative in nature. Over time, the name Mosey became a surname and was passed down through generations, often denoting a family's ancestral connection to someone with these characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mosey: 646
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,916
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mosey 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 Mosey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmoʊzi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mosey in Braille

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

The name Mosey in braille

How to sign the name Mosey using Sign Language

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

The name Mosey in sign language

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