LIPPITT
Lippitt
Lippitt is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "lipa," which means "basket" or "basket weaver." This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been involved in the manufacturing or selling of baskets.
The distribution of the Lippitt surname in the United Kingdom is mainly concentrated in the South West of England, particularly in the county of Devon. Over time, the surname may have spread to other parts of the country and beyond as people migrated for various reasons.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Lippitt include members of the Lippitt family of Rhode Island in the United States, who were prominent in the breeding of the American Morgan horse. The Lippitt Morgan, known for its purity of bloodlines, still bears the family's name and is considered a valuable breed in equestrian circles.
Like many surnames, the meaning and associations of Lippitt may have evolved over the centuries, reflecting the diverse histories and occupations of the families that bear it.
There are approximately 408 people named Lippitt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Lippitt.
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
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- Gregg
- John
- Leonard
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Charlotte
- Clare
- Emma
- Hannah
- Helen
- Julie
- June
- Karen
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Stacey