Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
LIGHTFOOT
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
A name given on account of swiftness in running, or expertness in dancing; one who is nimble or active.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
LIGHTFOOT. From agility in running. 'Martin with the Light Foot,' occurs in the life of Hereward the Saxon. Wright's Essays, ii. 101, &c. See Metcalfe. The synonymous Dutch surname is Ligtvoet.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English