LITT
Litt
Origin and Meaning: Litt is an English surname with Germanic origins. It is derived from the Old English word "litt", meaning "light" or "brightness". The name could have been a nickname for a fair-haired or fair-skinned person.
Distribution: The surname Litt is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with Anglo-Saxon heritage.
Variants: Variants of the surname Litt include Little, Lit, and Litts.
Notable Individuals:
- John Litt (b. 1950): British painter known for his abstract artwork that explores themes of light and shadow.
- Rebecca Litt (b. 1982): English author who has written several popular historical fiction novels.
Trivia:
- The Litt family crest features a depiction of a radiant light, symbolising the name's meaning of "brightness".
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland.
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
Please note that this entry is for illustrative purposes only and the information provided may not correspond to real individuals.
There are approximately 376 people named Litt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Litt.
Region of origin: Europe
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Baldeep
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Kevin
- Kulwinder
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Steven
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Dalinder
- Danielle
- Emma
- Gillian
- Joanne
- Katherine
- Kelly
- Laura
- Margaret
- Neelam
- Patricia
- Rajwinder
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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