ALCOTT
Alcott
Alcott is a surname of English origin that is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name Ealdhod, which means 'old hood' or 'old hat'. The name has evolved over time to become Alcott.
The Alcott surname has historical significance and was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England and Wales ordered by William the Conqueror.
One of the most famous bearers of the Alcott surname is Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), an American novelist and poet best known for her literary classic "Little Women", which is a coming-of-age story based on her own childhood experiences with her three sisters. Louisa May Alcott's work has continued to be cherished and adapted into various forms of media.
The Alcott surname has continued to be passed down through generations and is present in British, American, and other English-speaking countries. Variations of the surname Alcott include Alcot, Alcote, Alcock, Elcock, and Allcock.
Overall, the Alcott surname holds a place in British and literary history, synonymous with creativity and storytelling.
There are approximately 218 people named Alcott in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Alcott.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christian
- Christopher
- Donald
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
- Webster
Female
- Charlotte
- Chimene
- Christine
- Georgina
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Karin
- Kate
- Katie
- Kerris
- Louise
- Maureen
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.