Elmet Surname
Approximately 61 people bear this surname
Elmet Surname Definition:
This surname has a topographic origin, that is, it was assumed by an individual who lived at Elmet. It is unusual in that Elmet was a medieval kingdom in what is now Yorkshire. I am not familiar with any other surname, with such a derivation.
Read More About This SurnameElmet Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 42 | 1:31,472 | 5,782 |
| India | 5 | 1:153,413,076 | 951,030 |
| Mauritania | 3 | 1:1,364,954 | 27,355 |
| Finland | 2 | 1:2,748,351 | 72,663 |
| Belgium | 1 | 1:11,496,644 | 167,539 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Morocco | 1 | 1:34,476,099 | 111,471 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| Romania | 1 | 1:20,077,870 | 89,414 |
| Singapore | 1 | 1:5,507,703 | 47,049 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1:8,212,915 | 156,297 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 7 | 1:3,482,196 | 89,582 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 1:7,174,098 | 302,835 |
Elmet (94) may also be a first name.
Elmet Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname has a topographic origin, that is, it was assumed by an individual who lived at Elmet. It is unusual in that Elmet was a medieval kingdom in what is now Yorkshire. I am not familiar with any other surname, with such a derivation. Elmet is now an unofficial region, and its name is preserved in the parishes of Sherburn-in-Elmet and Barwick-in-Elmet. The exact origin cannot be ascertained, but may have arisen from someone who lived at a a place prefixed with '-in-Elmet,' a place in the Elmet region, or a now lost place of the name of Elmet. Early occurrences place the name in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, near the Elmet region.
The origin of the name Elmet is unknown, thought it is believed to be Celtic. The are an unusual number of Celtic place names surviving in the area. See History Files for a discussion. The Welsh called Elmet, Elfed, which is pronounced Elved in English. Early antiquarian Edward Lhuyd, of Llanforda Hall, Oswestry, suggested that it had a shared origin with the Welsh word, which came from the same root as 'Elyfdd,' (or 'Elyfth' in English,) meaning 'country.' Elfed means 'autumn.'
- 1298. John de Elmet, creditor, of Grimsby, Lincs.: Chancery Certificates
- 1335. Adam de Elmet, senior, of Muston: Yorkshire Deeds, vol. 9
- 1573. Thomas, s. of Thomas Elmyte, baptised: Brauncwell, Lincs. Parish Registers
- 1617. Joyce, d. of John Elmitt, baptised: Leasingham, Lincs. Parish Registers
- 1619. Richard, s. of John Elmett, baptised: Leasingham Parish Registers
- 1684. Richard, s. of William Elmot, baptised: East Torrington, Lincs. Parish Registers
- 1686. Anne, d. of William Elmit, baptised: East Torrington Parish Registers
The name of Elmitt was represented by Elmet in Yorkshire in the 13th century (H. R.).
Elmet Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Elmet Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Elmet (Hassaniya-Arabic: ﺍﻟﻤﻴﺖ) occurs more in Estonia more than any other country/territory. It may also occur in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Elmet? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 2,460,878th most common last name globally. It is borne by around 1 in 119,467,966 people. This surname is mostly found in Europe, where 80 percent of Elmet live; 72 percent live in Northern Europe and 69 percent live in Baltic Europe. It is also the 980,251st most commonly used first name on earth, borne by 94 people.
This surname is most numerous in Estonia, where it is borne by 42 people, or 1 in 31,472. Not including Estonia Elmet is found in 12 countries. It also occurs in India, where 8 percent live and Mauritania, where 5 percent live.
Elmet Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Elmet has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the Elmet last name fell 86 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Phonetically Similar Names
Elmet Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Elmet in the Hassaniya-Arabic language | ||
| ﺍﻟﻤﻴﺖ | almyt | - |
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