Nuttall Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Nuttall last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Nuttall last name
Meaning of the Nuttall last name: "nook of land with nut trees". Nuttall is an English surname from Nuttall near Bury in Lancashire, from Old English hnutu, "nut", and halh, "nook of land". The last name is common in Lancashire, around Bury. The naturalist Thomas Nuttall named many North American plants and birds.
Arms associated with the Nuttall name
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Nuttall name FAQ
What does the Nuttall name mean?
"nook of land with nut trees". Common variants include Nuttal, Nutall.
Where does the Nuttall surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Nuttall coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Nuttall coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).