SPRATT
Spratt
Spratt is a surname of English origin. It is a habitational name derived from the Old English word spaere meaning 'sparrow' and worth meaning 'enclosure' or 'homestead'. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who is small and swift like a sparrow or someone who lived in an area abundant with sparrows.
The Spratt surname has been found throughout various regions of England, with concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Kent, and Essex.
Notable individuals bearing the Spratt surname include British diplomat Henry Spratt, who served as ambassador to Turkey in the late 19th century, and British painter Thomas Spratt, known for his landscapes depicting the English countryside.
Variants of the surname Spratt include Sprat, Sprott, and Sprett. The name has also been anglicised in some instances to the form Sparrow. The Spratt surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,346 people named Spratt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,691st most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Spratt.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janis
- Joyce
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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