Doug Moton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Doug Moton — English
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Doug Moton is a name that combines English origins. The first name Doug is a masculine given name of English origin. Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas. The surname Moton: Moton Hopkins (born 1986), American professional gridiron football player Surname LeVelle Moton (born 1974), American college basketball coach Robert Russa Moton (1867–1940), African American educator and author Taylor Moton (born 1994), American football player R.R. Moton High School, historic segregated school located in Prince Edward County, Virginia Dr. R. Doug is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Doug reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Doug

English

Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas.

Surname: Moton

English

Moton Hopkins (born 1986), American professional gridiron football player Surname LeVelle Moton (born 1974), American college basketball coach Robert Russa Moton (1867–1940), African American educator and author Taylor Moton (born 1994), American football player R.R. Moton High School, historic segregated school located in Prince Edward County, Virginia Dr. R.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Doug is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Doug by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Doug Moton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Doug Moton:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Doug?
The first name Doug originates from English. Doug is a male personal name (or, depending on which definition of "personal name" one uses, part of a personal name). It is sometimes a given name (or "first name"), but more often it is a hypocorism (affectionate variation of a personal name) which takes the place of a given name, usually Douglas.
When was Doug most popular?
The name Doug reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Moton?
The surname Moton originates from English. Moton Hopkins (born 1986), American professional gridiron football player Surname LeVelle Moton (born 1974), American college basketball coach Robert Russa Moton (1867–1940), African American educator and author Taylor Moton (born 1994), American football player R.R. Moton High School, historic segregated school located in Prince Edward County, Virginia Dr. R.
How common is the surname Moton?
The surname Moton is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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