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 754
Coal Miner 97
Agricultural Labourer 91
General Labourer 56
Dress Maker 47
Living On Own Means 44
Domestic Servant 32
Living On Her Own Means 30
Farm Labourer 29
Cotton Weaver 26
Farmer 25
Labourer 23
General Servant 22
General Servant Domestic 22
Tailor 17
Laundress 17
Gardener 16
Grocer 15
Dressmaker 15
Clerk 15
Joiner 13
Brick Layer 12
Carpenter 12
House Keeper 12
Butcher 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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