GURNETT
Gurnett
Origin: Gurnett is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Gyrn", which means "mud" or "slime", and the suffix "-ett", indicating a diminutive or endearment. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with mud or slime.
History: The Gurnett surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Gernet, Gernet, and Gurnet. The name can be found in historical records in different regions across the United Kingdom, such as Buckinghamshire, Devon, and Staffordshire.
Notable Individuals: One notable individual with the surname Gurnett is Dr. William S. Gurnett, a British astrophysicist known for his research in plasma physics and space science.
Variants: Variants of the Gurnett surname include Gernet, Gernot, and Gurnot.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (2011). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 334 people named Gurnett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Gurnett.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Adam
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Russell
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Joanne
- Josephine
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Sharon
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