About Motes
The surname Motes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "mot," meaning a small piece of land or a meeting place. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a small piece of land or a meeting point. Over time, the surname Motes has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was small or had a diminutive stature.
The surname Motes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Motes 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 Motes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Motes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Motes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.