About Watt
The surname Watt is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "wætte," meaning "wet" or "moist." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a wet or marshy area. Over time, the surname Watt became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now a relatively common surname in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Watt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Watt 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 Watt is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Watt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Watt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.