Moth

Moth Meaning & Origin

About Moth
The surname Moth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "motha," meaning "moth." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was thought to resemble a moth in some way, either in appearance or behavior. The surname Moth is relatively rare and is found mainly in the southern regions of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moth: 209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
M0
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 TH
🌐 IPA
/mɔθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('M0', 'MT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moth in Braille

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

The name Moth in braille

How to sign the name Moth using Sign Language

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

The name Moth in sign language

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