AMPHLETT
Amphlett
Origin and Meaning Amphlett is an English surname of locational origin, derived from various places named Amphlett. One such place is believed to be Amphlett Hall in Worcestershire. The name may also be derived from the Old English personal name "Amal(f)-" combined with "tun," meaning homestead or settlement.
History The Amphlett surname dates back to the early medieval period in England. The first recorded instance of the surname was in Worcestershire in the 13th century. Over time, bearers of the name spread to other parts of England and beyond.
Notable People
- David Amphlett (1929–2014) – British politician and Member of Parliament.
- Christina Amphlett (1959–2013) – Australian singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Divinyls.
Variants Variants of the Amphlett surname include Amplett and Amflett.
Coat of Arms The coat of arms associated with the Amphlett surname features symbols such as a golden lion on a red shield, denoting courage and strength.
There are approximately 1,165 people named Amphlett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,562nd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Amphlett.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Barry
- Chris
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Susan
- Victoria