MUSCAT
Muscat
Muscat is a British surname of possible French or Maltese origin. The name is believed to derive from the town of Muscat in Oman, a prominent trading post in the Indian Ocean region. It is thought that individuals bearing the surname Muscat may have been involved in trade with the Middle East or may have ancestral ties to the region.
The Muscat surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with a small number of individuals and families carrying this name. Those bearing the surname Muscat may have a diverse range of ancestral backgrounds, reflecting the multicultural history of Britain.
As with many surnames, the meaning and origin of the name Muscat may have evolved over time, and genealogical research could provide additional insights into the specific roots of individual families bearing this surname.
There are approximately 708 people named Muscat in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,623rd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Muscat.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Daniel
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Steven
Female
- Amanda
- Carmen
- Catherine
- Claire
- Frances
- Helen
- Maria
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
- Terri
Similar and related surnames
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