LYTH
Lyth
The surname Lyth is of locational origin, deriving from the Old Norse word "hlith", meaning a slope or hill. The surname is derived from places like Lythe, a village in North Yorkshire, or Lye, a village in West Midlands. The surname Lyth is particularly prominent in the northern regions of England.
One notable individual bearing the surname Lyth is James Lyth, a renowned botanist from the 19th century, known for his extensive studies on native plants of the British Isles. Another prominent figure with the name Lyth is Catherine Lyth, a pioneering suffragette who campaigned for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.
The variant spellings of the surname Lyth include Lythe, Lithe, and Lythgoe. The name is a reminder of the diverse landscape and rich history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,032 people named Lyth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,187th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Lyth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- John
- Joshua
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Ross
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Joanne
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan