Flint (surname)

The surname Flint is of English origin, derived from several possible sources. It can be a topographic name, referring to someone who lived near a conspicuous outcrop of flint rock, from the Old English word "flint," meaning the hard, grey rock. Alternatively, it can be an occupational name for a flint knapper or someone who worked with flint tools. A further possibility is that it's a locational name from places named Flint, such as the county of Flintshire in Wales, itself derived from the Norman French "le Flint" meaning "the hard stone."

The surname is found primarily in England, with notable concentrations historically in areas with flint deposits. Early records of the name appear in various forms, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations. Over time, the spelling has generally standardized to "Flint."

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