About Mowat
The surname Mowat is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Mávadr," meaning "son of Mávi." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Mávi. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Mowat, Mowatt, and Mowett. Today, individuals with the surname Mowat can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
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The surname Mowat is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mowat 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 Mowat is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mowat in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mowat using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.