ARSCOTT
Arscott
Arscott is a surname of English origin, which can be traced back to the county of Devon in South West England. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Eadha" and the word "cot," meaning a small cottage or shelter.
The Arscott family is believed to have resided in the village of Holsworthy in Devon for many generations, and records indicate that they were landowners and farmers in the region. The name has also been linked to various other locations in Devon, including South Tawton and Plympton St Mary.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Arscott have been associated with a variety of professions and activities, including agriculture, trade, and military service. The name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, such as Arscotte, Arscot, and Arcott, reflecting the phonetic variations that often occurred in historical records.
Today, the surname Arscott can still be found in Devon and other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in former British colonies and territories, where descendants of the Arscott family have settled over the years. The name continues to be a reminder of the family's ancestral roots in Devon and their contributions to the local community and beyond.
There are approximately 1,086 people named Arscott in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,928th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Arscott.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Drew
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Claire
- Jennifer
- Judith
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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