PROFIT
Profit
Profit is a British surname of Old French origins, deriving from the word "profiter," meaning to make a gain or benefit.
The surname Profit has been documented in England as far back as the 13th century, tracing its roots to the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is believed to have been introduced to Britain by the Norman invaders and settlers from France. Over the centuries, the surname Profit has spread across various regions in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas where Norman influence was historically strong.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Profit include prominent figures in business, finance, and academia. The Profit family name has been associated with entrepreneurial spirit and commercial success, reflecting the meaning of the word from which it originated.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling have occurred over time, including Prophett, Prophet, and Proffitt. These variations can be attributed to historical factors such as dialectal differences, phonetic changes, and clerical errors in record-keeping.
The surname Profit exemplifies the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the country's rich history of immigration, settlement, and cultural exchange. Today, individuals bearing the surname Profit can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, embodying a heritage rooted in enterprise, ambition, and prosperity.
There are approximately 172 people named Profit in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Profit.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Edward
- Gordon
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Richard
- Ross
- William
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Doris
- Elaine
- Gillian
- Leonie
- Lorna
- Nicola
- Rachael
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sherilee
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.