SCARLETT
Scarlett
Scarlett is an English surname with Norman-French origins, derived from the Old French word "escarlate", meaning a rich, vivid shade of red. The name was likely bestowed upon someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
History:
The surname Scarlett first appeared in England during the medieval period, and records show it used as both a first name and a surname. The Scarletts were an influential family, and their name became associated with wealth and status.
Distribution:
The Scarlett surname is primarily found in regions across England, with concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Devon, and Somerset. As with many English surnames, migration and urbanisation have led to Scarletts being found in other parts of the United Kingdom and around the world.
Notable Bearers:
- Vivien Leigh Scarlett: Fictional character from Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone with the Wind".
- Sophie Scarlett-Johnson: British actress and stage performer.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Scarlett include Scarlet, Scarlette, and the French Escarlate.
Coat of Arms:
The Scarlett family coat of arms typically features heraldic elements such as a red background with a golden lion or other symbols denoting courage and loyalty.
In modern times, the surname Scarlett is still relatively common and continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy and history of this vibrant name.
Typical given names associated with the Scarlett surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 2,590 people named Scarlett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,422nd most common surname in Britain. Around 40 in a million people in Britain are named Scarlett.
Surname type: Diminutive
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Scarlett
- John Scarlett - Former chief of the British Secret Intelligence Service
- Fred Scarlett - Rower
- Peter W.S.Y. Scarlett - Diplomat (1905 to 1987)
- William Scarlett, 3rd Baron Abinger - 3rd Baron Abinger, soldier (1826 to 1892)
- James Scarlett, 8th Baron Abinger - Peer (1914 to 2002)
- Percy Scarlett - (1885 to 1957)
- John Scarlett - Canadian merchant (1777 to 1865)
- Ella Campbell Scarlett - Physician and naturalist (1864 to 1)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.