Moffitt

Meaning

Variant of Moffat, a place name in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Etymology

Another spelling variant of Moffatt derived from the Scottish place name Moffat. The double-t spelling became standardized in some family branches during the 18th and 19th centuries.

About the Moffitt Surname

A Scottish surname variant with the same topographic origins as Moffatt. This spelling became particularly common in American records.

Distribution

Primarily Scottish in origin with significant populations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Notable Bearers

D. W. Moffitt (actor), various American families

People with the Moffitt Surname