There are
516
Mowats in the USA
Mowat is the
42094th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mowat

FarleyMowat

Farley McGill Mowat was a Canadian writer and environmentalist, known for his books on Canadian wildlife and nature.

AngusMowat

Angus Mowat was a Canadian military officer, author, and father of Farley Mowat.

PercyMowat

Percy Mowat was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs in the 1920s and 1930s.

RobertMowat

Robert Mowat was a Scottish artist, known for his landscape paintings and watercolors.

WilliamMowat

William Mowat was a Canadian politician and Member of Parliament for the riding of Blainville.

AndrewMowat

Andrew Mowat was a Scottish bishop in the 15th century and served as the Bishop of Orkney.

JohnMowat

John Mowat was a Scottish architect known for designing various buildings in Aberdeen, including the Upperkirkgate Quarter.

EricMowat

Eric Mowat was a British actor who appeared in several films and television shows during the 1960s and 1970s.

JanetMowat

Janet Mowat was a British singer who performed in various opera productions and concerts during the 20th century.

AlexanderMowat

Alexander Mowat was a Scottish politician and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Edinburgh East.

Mowat Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Mowat' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Mǫgǫttr,' meaning 'powerful mind.' The name Mowat is associated with the Orkney and Shetland Islands in Scotland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Mowat' is primarily found in Scotland, especially in the Orkney and Shetland Islands where it has its origins. However, there are also Mowat families scattered across other parts of the United Kingdom and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Mowat' include 'Mowatt' and 'Mowett.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe Mowat surname has seen migration and immigration primarily from Scotland to other parts of the United Kingdom and Canada, as well as to other countries with Scottish diaspora communities such as the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.