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 611
Agricultural Labourer 149
Coal Miner 44
Dress Maker 37
Labourer 31
Lead Miner 31
House Keeper 28
Straw Plaiter 26
Servant 25
Laundress 24
General Servant 23
House Servant 22
Carter 20
Tailor 18
Cotton Weaver 17
Ag Labourer 17
Farm Labourer 16
Carpenter 14
Shoe Maker 13
House Maid 12
Nurse 12
Gardener 11
Wife Of Above 11
Frame Work Knitter 11
Farmer 9

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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