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![Show Contents]() Kytte History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Kytte is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from the name Christopher, where Kitt is a pet form. The name Kytte is a diminutive, which is an expression relating to smallness in size or endearment, of the name. The most common diminutive suffixes are ot, et, un, in, el. Double diminutives are also formed from these suffixes, such as Hamelin, Roblett, Adnett, or Turkentine. Names ending in cock and kin became used more frequently in the mid-13th century and in the 14th century, they became extremely common. Early Origins of the Kytte familyThe surname Kytte was first found in Middlesex, where they held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Kytte familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kytte research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1173, 1273, 1327, 1377, 1621 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Kytte History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kytte Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Kytte have been found, including Kitt, Kit, Kitts, Kitte, Kyt, Kytte and others. Early Notables of the Kytte familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kytte Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Kytte familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Kytte, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : William Kitts who sailed to Virginia in 1717; Michael Kitts to Pennsylvania in 1773; Henry Kitts to Philadelphia in 1844 and Peter Kitt to Philadelphia in 1859..
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