SPRINGETT
Springett
Origin and Meaning
Springett is a surname of Old English origin that is derived from the Old English personal name "Springett" or "Springet," which means "youth" or "young man." The name may also be related to the Old English word "spring," meaning "a well, a stream, or a source of water."
History
The surname Springett is believed to have originated in various regions of England, particularly in Sussex and Kent. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the medieval period. The name may have been used as a nickname or an identifier for a youthful or energetic person.
Notable Individuals
One notable individual with the surname Springett is Ron Springett (1935–2015), a former English football goalkeeper who played for Sheffield Wednesday and the England national team during the 1950s and 1960s. Ron Springett was known for his exceptional goalkeeping skills and represented England in the 1962 FIFA World Cup.
Variants
Variants of the surname Springett include variations in spelling such as Springet, Springitt, and Springot.
There are approximately 1,713 people named Springett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,789th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Springett.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Margaret
- Philippa
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria