CARRATT
Carratt
Origin and Meaning Carratt is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English word "carr," referring to a marshy bog or fen, and the suffix "-att," which denotes association or possession. Therefore, Carratt is believed to have originated as a locational surname indicating someone who lived near a marsh or bog.
Distribution The surname Carratt is relatively uncommon, with most occurrences found in specific regions of the United Kingdom. Census records show concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire, suggesting a northern English origin for many families bearing this surname.
Notable Individuals As Carratt is a less common surname, there are no widely recognised or documented notable figures associated with this specific name in historical records.
Variants Variants of the surname Carratt may include Carrat, Caratt, or Carrott, reflecting differences in spelling over time or regional dialect variations.
There are approximately 321 people named Carratt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Carratt.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Kenneth
- Lee
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Joanne
- Lindsay
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sara
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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