History:

The spread of this surname was a mix of people choosing to move and being forced to move. People might have moved to find better jobs or escape trouble, creating new Motin family groups in new places. This could have happened slowly over many years, or quickly because of big events like wars or food shortages. Sometimes, people were forced to move because of wars or other events, scattering this surname to unexpected places. Where people settled also affected how this surname changed. Lots of Motins in one area might have led to slightly different spellings. Spreading out might have kept the spelling more the same everywhere. All these things – choosing to move, being forced to move, and where people settled – tell a great story about how this surname spread.

Description:

Its a short name, so it might have popped up in different places and cultures separately.