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Surname Moat (Mota , Mote , Moat ) , across the world, is a widespread last name. The cognomen Moat is characteristic of Portugal, where it is a common surname, Cabo Verde, and the Dominican Republic (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, the name is most common in Brazil, India, and Mexico. Much less frequently, Moat is the forename as well as the last name.