Prewett: Surname History and Family Crest

One surname, two spellings: Prewett and Pruitt. The family name meaning is “Little valiant one”, the same as for Pruitt. Prewett is listed among the recognised spellings of Pruitt. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Prewitt, Pruett and Pruitte.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Prewett surname had 1,641 bearers.

There is no single Prewett family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Prewett family name pack.