SPILLETT
Spillett
Spillett is an English surname with roots in the Middle Ages. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old English personal name "Spile," which means a stake or post. This suggests that the name could have been given to someone who lived by a post or stake marker.
The first recorded instance of the surname Spillett dates back to the 13th century in Essex, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to former British colonies.
The Spillett family name has been associated with various professions and occupations over time, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. Like many British surnames, Spillett has numerous variations in spelling, such as Spillet and Spillett.
Today, individuals with the surname Spillett can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its medieval origins.
There are approximately 460 people named Spillett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Spillett.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- Carl
- Clynton
- Darren
- David
- John
- Kenneth
- Mark
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Anna
- Florence
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Katharine
- Kathleen
- Kathy
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sara
- Sarah
- Valerie