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 699
Agricultural Labourer 152
Labourer 65
Domestic Servant 41
Coal Miner 41
Laundress 33
Dress Maker 32
Lead Miner 27
General Servant 25
House Keeper 22
Servant 20
Miner 18
Dressmaker 17
Farm Servant 16
Annuitant 15
Farm Labourer 15
Gardener 15
Tailor 14
No Occupation 14
Collier 14
Carpenter 13
Shoe Maker 13
Grocer 13
Joiner 12
Cotton Weaver 12

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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