Moton

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller in a settlement on a mote or fortified place.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'mot' (mote, a fortified enclosure or meeting place) and 'tun' (settlement or village). The surname originated as a topographic designation for those living in such fortified settlements.

About the Moton Surname

An English topographic surname indicating residence in a fortified settlement or mote, with medieval origins. The name is relatively uncommon and has limited historical documentation.

Distribution

Rare; scattered presence in England and North America.

Notable Bearers

Leroy Moton, Robert Moton

People with the Moton Surname

Robert Russa Moton

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