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 1,035
Agricultural Labourer 98
Coal Miner 91
General Labourer 47
Domestic Servant 45
Dress Maker 45
Labourer 44
Laundress 36
General Servant 32
Farm Labourer 31
Annuitant 26
Joiner 23
Cotton Weaver 22
Tailor 20
General Servant Domestic 19
Lead Miner 18
Carpenter 15
Pupil Teacher 14
Servant 13
Charwoman 12
Gardener 12
Grocer 12
Cook 11
Tailoress 11
Straw Plaiter 11

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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