MOWATT
Mowatt
Origin: Mowatt is a Scottish surname of English origin. It is derived from the Medieval English personal name "Mowat", itself a variant of the traditional name "Mowat".
Meaning: The exact meaning of the name Mowatt is uncertain. It may have originated from a pet form of the name "Maud", derived from the Old Germanic name "Matilda", meaning "mighty in battle". Another possibility is that it comes from the Old English word "mutfot", meaning a bird of prey.
History: The Mowatt surname has been documented in records dating back to the 14th century in Scotland. It is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon and Norman descent. The Mowatt family has historical ties to Aberdeenshire and Caithness in Scotland.
Famous Individuals:
- Sir Robert Mowatt (1745-1798): A British Army officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
- William Mowatt (1798-1860): A Scottish doctor and botanist known for his contributions to the study of flora in British Columbia.
Variants: Variations of the Mowatt surname include Mowett, Mouat, and Mowat.
Popularity: The Mowatt surname is relatively rare in modern times, with most individuals bearing the name located in Scotland and England.
Coat of Arms: The Mowatt family crest typically features a shield with symbols representing strength, courage, and heritage. The colours and design of the crest may vary depending on the branch of the family.
There are approximately 1,488 people named Mowatt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,388th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Mowatt.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Ben
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Laura
- Lesley
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Susan
- Veronica