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
Living On Own Means 65
General Labourer 57
General Servant Domestic 42
Dress Maker 41
Scholar 38
Farmer 37
Agricultural Labourer 29
Cook Domestic 26
Cotton Weaver 24
Coal Miner Hewer 24
Bricklayer 21
Coal Miner C Hewer 20
Farm Labourer 18
House Keeper 16
Servant Domestic 16
Limestone Quarryman 16
Tailor 15
Commercial Clerk 14
Domestic Servant 14
Housemaid Domestic 14
Laundress Wash 14
Dressmaker 14
Joiner Carpenter 14
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 14
Carpenter 13

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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