Mottl

Mottl Meaning & Origin

About Mottl
The surname Mottl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "motte," meaning "moth." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was either attracted to moths or had a physical resemblance to one. Surnames derived from animals or insects were common in medieval times and often served as a way to distinguish individuals within a community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mottl: 400
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,941
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mottl based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M034
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mottl in Braille

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

The name Mottl in braille

How to sign the name Mottl using Sign Language

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

The name Mottl in sign language

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