FLEWITT
Flewitt
Flewitt is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English word fleot, meaning "a tidal creek" or "inlet of the sea," suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have lived near or by a body of water.
The first recorded instance of the surname Flewitt dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of England, particularly to Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Flewitt in British history include notable scholars, artists, and military figures. The name continues to be present in contemporary British society, with branches of the Flewitt family residing in various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling have occurred over time, such as Flewit, Flewett, and Flewitts. Genealogical research into the origins and migrations of the Flewitt family can provide insight into the history and heritage of this distinguished British surname.
There are approximately 465 people named Flewitt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Flewitt.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- Dominique
- Gary
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Matthew
- Peter
- Robert
- Steven
Female
- Alison
- Claire
- Emma
- Jane
- Karen
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan