Meaning & History
Moles is a Catalan surname derived from the word mola, meaning "millstone". The name likely originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived near a millstone or worked with millstones, or possibly as an occupational name for a miller. The Catalan word mola itself comes from Latin mola, also meaning "millstone".
As a surname, Moles is primarily found in Catalonia, the eastern region of Spain, and in areas of Catalan influence. While the surname is relatively uncommon, it has been borne by notable individuals such as Spanish actor Tristán Ulloa (full name Tristán Ulloa Moles) and Spanish journalist Pepa Fernández (born Pepa Fernández Moles).
- Meaning: Millstone
- Origin: Catalan
- Type: Topographic/Occupational
- Usage Regions: Catalonia, Spain
Sources: Wiktionary — Moles