Lytle

Descriptive

Meaning

A person of small stature or from a place associated with smallness.

Etymology

Derived from Scots 'lytel' or Middle English 'litel' meaning 'little' or 'small.' This descriptive surname was applied to individuals of diminutive size or stature.

About the Lytle Surname

Lytle is a Scottish descriptive surname indicating small stature. It has been established in Scotland for several centuries and spread to North America.

Distribution

Found primarily in Scotland and Northern England, with significant presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

William Lytle (American general)