There are
1015
Moffets in the USA
Moffet is the
24608th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Moffet

JohnMoffet

John Moffet was an influential American naval officer who served as Commander-in-Chief of the US Pacific Fleet during World War II.

JamesMoffat

James Moffat is a Scottish theologian known for his translation and commentary of the Bible, known as the Moffat Bible.

PhilMoffett

Phil Moffett is an American politician and businessman who ran for Governor of Kentucky in 2015.

BarbaraMoffatt

Barbara Moffatt is a British actress known for her roles in TV dramas like 'The Bill' and 'Holby City.'

RobertMoffat

Robert Moffat was a Scottish missionary and explorer known for his work in southern Africa, particularly in present-day Botswana and Zimbabwe.

AnneMoffat

Anne Moffat is a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for East Lothian from 2001 to 2010.

JohnMoffitt

John Moffitt is a former American football player who played as an offensive guard for the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos.

SarahMoffett

Sarah Moffett is an Irish actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Love/Hate' and 'The Fall.'

ThomasMoffet

Thomas Moffet was an English physician and naturalist known for his work 'Insectorum sive Minimorum Animalium Theatrum,' a book about insects.

TimMoffet

Tim Moffet is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in movies like 'King of the Ants' and 'Pathology.'

Moffet Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Moffet' is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old Gaelic name 'Mac Amhainn' or 'Mac Mothainn,' meaning 'son of the river' or 'son of the bear.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Moffet' is found in Scotland, Ireland, and English-speaking countries with Scottish and Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Moffet' include 'Moffat,' 'Moffitt,' 'Mofdy,' 'Moth,' 'Mofford,' 'Mofford,' 'Maffett,' 'Mowatt,' 'Moftah,' and 'Moftakhar.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Moffet' migrated or immigrated from Scotland and Ireland to various countries, especially during periods of Scottish and Irish diaspora and settlement.