The origin is unknown. Most likely an Americanized version of an unnamed French Huguenot surname. In family lore, there are various references to beginnings in the south of France or the Pyrenees. It's also possible that this is an Italian name, but it seems unlikely. There are several spelling variations including Mowzey, Mozie, and Moses. Mozingo may have been used as a nickname for someone who was small, thin, or wiry. Or it could be a short form of some other name, such as Michael or Morris. As far as we know, no one has ever tried to derive a meaning from the name Mozingo. However, since it's origin is mysterious, this would not surprise us.