Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
FITCHETT
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
FITCHETT. A polecat: formerly a term of contempt. It may have a much more respectable origin, from Jowfichett, "which see. Fichet, without 23refix, is found in H.R.
Surname type: Diminutive
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English