As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) The same as Thwaite, a piece of ground cleared of wood, a meadow.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Patronymica Britannica (1860)

WAIT. WAITE. In the Prompt. Parv. a watchman ; but more generall}' understood to be a minstrel, especially one who performs in the night. See Halliwell, and Jamieson. Le Wayte. H.R.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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