Flint Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Flint Name Meaning: Possibly topographic for residence near an outcrop of flint,a rock formation that appears above the surface of surrounding land.

The name is of english origin and may have been used as a nickname towards a 'flinty' character,emotionless and hard-headed.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Flint Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Flint family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 368
Agricultural Labourer 185
House Servant 52
At Home 38
Farm Labourer 30
Labourer 30
Dress Maker 29
Coal Miner 28
Servant 27
Lead Miner 24
Annuitant 23
Farm Servant 18
House Keeper 18
Tailor 17
Errand Boy 16
Frame Work Knitter 16
Carpenter 15
General Servant 14
Straw Plaiter 14
Ag Labourer 14
Laundress 12
Cordwainer 12
Butcher 11
Gardener 10
Scholar At Home 10

Flint Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Flint 100% 36,216
2 Flent 80% 447
3 Flunt 80% 125
4 Flant 80% 104

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The surname Flint is the most popular version of all its varients

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