About Mott
The surname Mott is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "mot," meaning a small hill or mound, and could have been used to describe someone who lived near such a geographical feature. Alternatively, it may have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or had a round shape, as "mott" also meant a small, round object. Additionally, Mott could be a variant of the name Mote, which referred to someone who lived near a moat or ditch. Overall, the surname Mott likely originated as a descriptive or locational name.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mott based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mott in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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