DOMMETT
Dommett
Dommett is a surname of British origin, with roots in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The name likely derives from the old English personal name "Dom", which means "judgement" or "law", combined with the suffix "-ett" indicating a diminutive or endearment.
History
The Dommett family is thought to have been first recorded in the early medieval period, with variations in spelling such as Dommet, Dommitt, and Dommette being found in historical records. The surname has predominantly been found in the counties of Devon and Cornwall, indicating a strong regional connection to the Southwest of England.
Notable Individuals
While individual Dommetts may have contributed to their local communities over the centuries, there are no widely known or prominent figures associated with the surname in contemporary British history.
Legacy
The Dommett surname, like many British surnames, carries with it a link to the local history and heritage of the Southwest of England. While not as widespread as some other surnames, the presence of the Dommett name in historical records adds to the rich tapestry of British family nomenclature.
There are approximately 532 people named Dommett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Dommett.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Joel
- John
- Michael
- Mike
- Peter
- Sean
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Joanna
- Joanne
- Katherine
- Rebecca
- Sarah