MOAKES
Moakes
Moakes is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "Mak" which means an enclosure or a ditch. The name likely originated from a place name that was used to identify people who lived near a ditch or boundary in medieval England.
The surname Moakes is relatively uncommon and is most frequently found in the East of England, especially in areas such as Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. The first recorded instance of the Moakes surname dates back to the early 17th century.
Individuals bearing the surname Moakes have been associated with a variety of professions and trades over the centuries, including farmers, craftsmen, and labourers. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries, such as Australia and Canada, due to migration patterns.
Variants of the Moakes surname include Moak and Moakess. The name has various spellings due to its ancient origins, and it is a testament to the diverse and complex history of British surnames.
There are approximately 828 people named Moakes in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,553rd most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Moakes.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Toby
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Louise
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
