HUSTWIT
Hustwit
Hustwit is a surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English personal name "Husto(u)n," itself derived from the Old Norse name "Húsmundr," composed of the elements "hús" meaning "house" and "mundr" meaning "protection."
The surname Hustwit is predominantly found in the north of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Variants of the surname include Hustwith, Hustwitt, and Huswit.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Hustwit include John Hustwit, a renowned architect known for his iconic buildings in London during the early 19th century, and Alice Hustwit, a prominent mathematician and educator in the 20th century.
The Hustwit family name has a rich history and is a unique part of British onomastic tradition.
There are approximately 74 people named Hustwit in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hustwit.
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