How common is the Lytle surname?

There are approximately 3,500 people with the surname Lytle in the United States.

Are there Lytle soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 450 soldiers with the Lytle surname appear in Civil War records.

Lytle

Q: What does the surname Lytle mean?

The surname Lytle means "A person of small stature or from a place associated with smallness.". It is of Scottish origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Lytle Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Lytle Surname

Morton H. Lytle

Midshipman

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 14th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,500

War Records

450 soldiers with the Lytle surname found in Civil War records.

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