Tillett

Meaning

Diminutive form of one who tills land, or a small plot of tilled ground.

Etymology

Derived from 'Tiller' with the diminutive suffix '-ett' or '-et,' common in English surnames. This suggests either a younger person or someone associated with a small tilled area.

About the Tillett Surname

A diminutive variant of Tiller, likely indicating a younger practitioner of tilling or association with a smaller agricultural holding. The surname maintains the occupational heritage of its parent form.

Distribution

Found primarily in southern England and scattered throughout English-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Wilfred Tillett (medical researcher)

People with the Tillett Surname