How common is the Nesbitt surname?

There are approximately 4,000 people with the surname Nesbitt in the United States.

Are there Nesbitt soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 234 soldiers with the Nesbitt surname appear in Civil War records.

Nesbitt

Q: What does the surname Nesbitt mean?

The surname Nesbitt means "A person from Nisbet, a place in the Scottish Borders.". It is of Scottish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Nisbet, a place in the Scottish Borders.

Etymology

From the Scottish place name Nisbet (or Nesbitt) in Berwickshire, derived from Old English elements meaning 'nest' and 'dwelling' or 'homestead'. The surname became hereditary among families holding lands in this region.

About the Nesbitt Surname

Nesbitt is a Scottish surname derived from the place name Nisbet in the Scottish Borders. The surname has been associated with Scottish landholding families since the medieval period.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 4,000 bearers in the United States #1,979 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Scotland, particularly the Borders region, with significant presence in North America.

Nesbitt Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Nesbitt Surname

Henrietta Nesbitt

White House housekeeper

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 4,000

War Records

234 soldiers with the Nesbitt surname found in Civil War records.

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