Flitcroft

Flitcroft is a British surname of Old English origin, derived from the words "flet," meaning a marsh or stream, and "croft," referring to a small area of cultivated land. The name is primarily found in Lancashire and surrounding regions in Northern England.

The Flitcroft surname can be traced back to medieval times, with records showing variations such as Flicroft and Flytcroft in ancient documents. The name likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a marsh or small area of land suitable for cultivation.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Flitcroft include the influential 18th-century English architect and landscape designer Thomas Flitcroft. Known for his work on various notable buildings and gardens, Flitcroft's legacy continues to be celebrated in the field of architectural history.

Today, the surname Flitcroft is not as common as some other English surnames, but it retains a sense of history and regional identity within the British Isles.

There are approximately 711 people named Flitcroft in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,590th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Flitcroft.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Daniel
  • Darren
  • David
  • Gary
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter

Female

  • Barbara
  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Denise
  • Emily
  • Helen
  • Jennifer
  • Joanne
  • Karen
  • Paula
  • Rebecca
  • Susan
  • Sylvia
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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