Onyett

Origin The surname Onyett is of English origin, believed to derive from the Old English personal name "Owen", meaning "young warrior". It is therefore categorized as a patronymic surname, indicating ancestry or descent from an individual named Owen.

Distribution The Onyett surname is relatively rare, primarily found in the United Kingdom. Historical records suggest that the name has been most prevalent in the southern regions of England.

Variants Variants of the Onyett surname include Oney, Oneyet, Owney, and Owyen.

Notable Individuals One notable individual bearing the surname Onyett is currently not in public records.

There are approximately 244 people named Onyett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Onyett.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Jason
  • Jeremy
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Stephen

Female

  • Donna
  • Eileen
  • Emma
  • Kate
  • Kathleen
  • Margaret
  • Natalie
  • Nicola
  • Sally
  • Sara

Similar and related surnames

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