About Mottern
The surname Mottern is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "moder," meaning "mother." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who had a close association with or worked closely with mothers, such as a midwife or a caretaker of children. Over time, the name Mottern became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Mottern is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mottern 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 Mottern is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mottern in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mottern using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.