About Moten
The surname Moten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Mota" or "Motte," which means "a meeting place" or "a moat." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name lived near or were associated with a place known as "Moten" or a similar variant. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Motten or Motton.
The surname Moten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moten 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 Moten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Moten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Moten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.