LETTS
Letts
Letts is a distinctive British surname that has origins in the Old English language. This surname is classified as being of locational origin, denoting a person from any of the places named Lett in Essex, Sussex, or Kent. The name Lett may also have derived from the Middle English word "let" or "lett," which means 'to hinder' or 'to delay.'
One of the first recorded instances of this surname dates back to the 12th century, with William atte Lete residing in the county of Sussex. Over time, the surname evolved into various forms, including Lette, Let and Letts. Individuals bearing the Letts surname can be found in different regions across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in areas such as London, Birmingham, and Yorkshire.
The Letts surname has a rich history, and individuals with this surname have made contributions to various fields, including literature, academia, and the arts. The Letts family name also holds significance in the British genealogical records, with several notable family lines retaining the surname throughout generations.
Today, the Letts surname continues to be present in contemporary British society. Additionally, due to migration and globalisation, individuals with the Letts surname can also be found in other parts of the world, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British heritage and culture.
There are approximately 1,485 people named Letts in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,396th most common surname in Britain. Around 23 in a million people in Britain are named Letts.
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
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Anna
- Joan
- Julie
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Paula
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
- Vivienne
Similar and related surnames
- Lett
- Letson
- Lates
- Leat
- Latt
- Lattus
- Latus
- Latz
- Latas
- Latos
- Late
- Latts
- Lattes
- Laats
- Laitt
- Latte
- Laatz
- Ladas
- Ladds
- Ladisa
- Lads
- Ladzie
- Latice
- Latis
- Lattice
- Leades
- Leads
- Leate
- Leates
- Leathes
- Leaths
- Leatt
- Ledes
- Leedes
- Leeds
- Leet
- Leete
- Leets
- Leett
- Leetz
- Leight
- Leite
- Leites
- Leithes
- Leitz
- Let
- Letasi
- Lete
- Letice
- Letizia
- Lets
- Letsa
- Lette
- Lettes
- Lettey
- Lettice
- Lettie
- Letties
- Lettis
- Lettiss
- Letto
- Lettres
- Lettuce
- Letty
- Letz
- Leutz
- Lewtas
- Lewtis
- Liadis
- Liatis
- Liddes
- Lides
- Lidis
- Lietz
- Lietzau
- Lioutas
- Litos
- Littas
- Litts
- Litz
- Litza
- Lloydes
- Lloyds
- Loades
- Loads
- Loates
- Loats
- Lodes
- Lodos
- Lodz
- Loetz
- Loiudice
- Lootes
- Loots
- Lotes
- Lotis
- Lots
- Lotsu
- Lottes
- Lotts
- Lotus
- Lotz
- Lotze
- Loudes
- Louds
- Louts
- Loydes
- Loyds
- Ludds
- Ludes
- Luitsz
- Lutas
- Lutes
- Luts
- Lutts
- Lutz
- Lutze
- Lutzi
- Lydes
- Wyldes
- Wylds
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.