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Nutt Surname Meaning & Origin

What the Nutt last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.

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Meaning and origin of the Nutt last name

Meaning of the Nutt last name: nut. Nutt is an English surname from Middle English nutte, "nut", a name for a seller of nuts or a nickname for a person with a round head. It is found in the Midlands. It is also found in Kent and Sussex. The surname spread to America and Australia. This last name is uncommon.

Arms associated with the Nutt name

Coats of arms associated with the Nutt surname follow English heraldry, each set out in a short blazon.

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Nutt name FAQ

What does the Nutt name mean?

Nut. Common variants include Nott.

Where does the Nutt surname come from?

It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.

Is there a Nutt coat of arms?

Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Nutt coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.

Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).