FITCHET
Fitchet
Fitchet is a British surname with its origin rooted in medieval England. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, deriving from the personal name "Fychet", meaning "fitchew", a polecat-like mammal. The surname Fitchet is classified as a topographical surname, often given to people who lived near a habitat frequented by fitchews.
The Fitchet family name has historical roots in various regions across England, with notable concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. Over time, branches of the Fitchet family have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals bearing the surname Fitchet have made contributions to various fields, including academia, arts, business, and politics. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its medieval origins.
In contemporary Britain, the surname Fitchet persists as a reminder of the diverse tapestry of ancestry and heritage that contributes to the cultural mosaic of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 132 people named Fitchet in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Fitchet.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Angus
- Bruce
- Charles
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Roy
- Thomas
Female
- Addie
- Ann
- Christina
- Hazel
- Jane
- Jody
- Laura
- Morag
- Sarah
- Sheila