BIRT
Birt
Birt is a surname of English origin that first appeared in early medieval times. The name is derived from the Old English word “birett”, meaning “biretta” or “cap”. It is believed that the surname Birt was originally used to describe a person who wore a distinctive cap or hat.
Distribution and Frequency
The surname Birt is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. It is estimated that there are around 2,000 individuals with the surname Birt living in the UK today.
Notable Individuals
- Sir John Birt - Former Director-General of the BBC, known for his tenure during the 1990s.
- Barbara Birt - Renowned British artist specialising in watercolour painting.
- Nigel Birt - Notable British historian and author, known for his research on medieval English history.
Variants and Derivatives
Variants of the surname Birt include Byrt, Birtt, and Birtts. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to its current form.
Coat of Arms
The Birt family coat of arms features symbols associated with protection, strength, and prosperity. The design typically includes heraldic elements such as shields, helmets, and animals.
References
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
The surname Birt carries a rich history and is a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,059 people named Birt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,119th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Birt.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Baart
- Baartz
- Baert
- Baird
- Bardoe
- Baret
- Barett
- Barette
- Barot
- Barrat
- Barrett
- Barretto
- Barrtt
- Bart
- Barta
- Barte
- Bartee
- Bartes
- Barth
- Barti
- Bartie
- Barto
- Barts
- Bartt
- Bartte
- Bartu
- Barty
- Bartz
- Beart
- Bearts
- Bert
- Berta
- Berte
- Bertea
- Bertei
- Berth
- Berti
- Bertie
- Berto
- Bertou
- Berts
- Berty
- Bertz
- Biart
- Bir
- Bira
- Bird
- Birdi
- Birta
- Birtas
- Birte
- Birtel
- Birten
- Birth
- Birton
- Birts
- Birtt
- Boart
- Boret
- Borett
- Bort
- Borta
- Borte
- Bortea
- Bortei
- Borth
- Bortz
- Bourt
- Brade
- Bradie
- Bratt
- Brett
- Brit
- Brito
- Brodie
- Burt
- Burta
- Burte
- Burtea
- Burtes
- Burth
- Burti
- Burtoo
- Burts
- Burtt
- Burtts
- Burty
- Byrd
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.