AYLETT
Aylett
Aylett is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Aethelgyth." The name is composed of the elements "aethel," meaning noble, and "gyth," meaning battle.
Origins and Distribution
The Aylett surname is primarily found in the southern region of England, specifically in the counties of Hertfordshire and Essex. The name has ancient roots in these areas, dating back to the medieval period.
Notable Bearers
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Sir Andrew Aylett (1923-2009): A prominent British lawyer and judge, who served as a Justice of the High Court of England and Wales.
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Charles Aylett (1787-1856): An English cricketer who played for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and was known for his exceptional skills as a bowler.
Variants
Variants of the Aylett surname include Aylet, Aylette, and Ailott. Over time, variations in spelling have occurred due to factors such as regional accents and phonetic changes.
Heraldic Symbol
The Aylett surname does not have a specific heraldic symbol associated with it, as heraldry is traditionally linked to individual families rather than surnames as a whole.
The Aylett surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its English origins and historical legacy.
There are approximately 1,157 people named Aylett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,598th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Aylett.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- Edward
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Emma
- Helen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah