Tuite

Tuite is a surname of British and Irish origin. It is of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'Ó Tuath', meaning 'descendant of Tuath'. The Tuite surname is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the Connacht region.

The Tuite family is believed to have originated in County Westmeath, Ireland, where they were a prominent Anglo-Norman family who settled in the area in the 12th century. Over the centuries, the Tuite family established themselves as landowners and held significant influence in the region.

The Tuite surname is often associated with the motto 'Loyal au mort', which translates to 'loyal to the death'. This motto reflects the loyalty and steadfastness that the Tuite family exhibited throughout their history.

Today, the Tuite surname is still present in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with descendants of the original Tuite family dispersed across the globe. The surname continues to carry with it a sense of pride in one's heritage and a connection to the rich history of the Tuite family.

There are approximately 535 people named Tuite in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Tuite.

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

  • Anthony
  • Ashley
  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Stephen
  • Thomas

Female

  • Alison
  • Anne
  • Annette
  • Barbara
  • Bridget
  • Christine
  • Danielle
  • Denise
  • Joyce
  • Karen
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Rosemary
  • Susan
  • Sylvia

Similar and related surnames

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