PETT
Pett
Pett is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the village of Pett in East Sussex, England. The village name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "pæth", meaning "path" or "trail".
History
The surname Pett is predominantly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Sussex where the village of Pett is located. Over the centuries, bearers of the name have dispersed across the country and beyond, with Pett families recorded in various parts of the United Kingdom as well as in other English-speaking countries.
Notable Individuals
1. Sir John Pett
- A prominent figure in the 16th century, Sir John Pett was known for his contributions to the field of medicine.
2. Emily Pett
- A renowned author and poet in the Victorian era, Emily Pett's works continue to be celebrated for their lyrical quality.
Variants
Variants of the surname Pett include Petts and Petty, with different spellings emerging over time as families moved and records were transcribed.
The Pett surname carries with it a rich history and is a testament to the enduring connections between place and identity in British culture.
There are approximately 1,203 people named Pett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,422nd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Pett.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Richard
- Roy
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Christine
- Emma
- Helen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Peat
- Patt
- Paet
- Patte
- Peate
- Pat
- Pate
- Patts
- Patti
- Pait
- Paat
- Paetz
- Payte
- Patty
- Pattee
- Pattie
- Paitt
- Pattu
- Patta
- Padt
- Patto
- Pet
- Peta
- Petta
- Pette
- Petti
- Petto
- Pad
- Pada
- Padd
- Padda
- Padde
- Paddeu
- Paddie
- Pade
- Padi
- Padia
- Pado
- Padoa
- Padua
- Paid
- Paide
- Paita
- Pata
- Patai
- Patao
- Pati
- Patia
- Patie
- Patio
- Pato
- Patou
- Patu
- Paut
- Pauta
- Pead
- Peade
- Peates
- Peath
- Peatie
- Peats
- Peatt
- Peattie
- Peatty
- Peaty
- Ped
- Peda
- Pedd
- Pedda
- Pedde
- Peddi
- Peddie
- Pede
- Pedie
- Pedoe
- Peed
- Peede
- Peet
- Peete
- Peets
- Peett
- Peety
- Peetz
- Peid
- Peight
- Peitz
- Pete
- Petey
- Peth
- Pethe
- Peti
- Petie
- Peto
- Petr
- Pets
- Pettas
- Petted
- Pettes
- Pettey
- Pettie
- Petties
- Pettis
- Petts
- Pettus
- Petty
- Pettyt
- Petu
- Pety
- Petyt
- Petz
- Peut
- Peyatt
- Peyto
- Piat
- Piatt
- Piatti
- Pidd
- Piddie
- Pido
- Pied
- Piet
- Pieta
- Piett
- Pietta
- Piette
- Pietz
- Piot
- Piotti
- Pit
- Pita
- Pite
- Piti
- Pito
- Pitt
- Pitta
- Pittau
- Pitte
- Pitti
- Pittie
- Pitto
- Pitu
- Poad
- Poade
- Poat
- Poate
- Pod
- Poda
- Podd
- Podda
- Pode
- Poet
- Poeta
- Poett
- Poitou
- Pood
- Poot
- Pot
- Pota
- Pote
- Poteau
- Poti
- Potia
- Potie
- Poto
- Pott
- Potta
- Potte
- Pottie
- Potto
- Potu
- Pout
- Pouteau
- Pud
- Puda
- Pudd
- Puddu
- Pude
- Puet
- Puett
- Puiatti
- Puida
- Puta
- Pute
- Puto
- Putt
- Putta
- Puttee
- Puttie
- Pyda
- Pydo
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.