Moes (surname)

The surname Moes is of Dutch origin. It is a patronymic surname, derived from a short form of the personal name Bartholomeus (Bartholomew). The "es" suffix indicates "son of." Therefore, Moes originally meant "son of Moes," where Moes was a diminutive or shortened version of Bartholomeus.

The name Bartholomeus itself is of Aramaic origin, meaning "son of Talmai," where Talmai means "furrowing," likely referring to farming.

The surname Moes is found primarily in the Netherlands and areas with significant Dutch ancestry. Variations of the name, due to regional dialects or spelling variations over time, may exist.