Last name

Little

English

The name 'Little' originates from England. it is a derivative of the nickname for a small man or distinguishing epithet for the younger of two bearers of the same givenname, from the word 'littel'. Compiled information from Historical and Private archive's has confirmed that the surname 'Little' and or it's variant's, dates as far back as the 13th century were a John le Litle', from the County of Berkshire, England, is recorded on the Hundred Rolls in 1273. The exact period of settlement in North America has not been definately determined but Information extracted from Public and Civil registry archive's confirm that one of the first settlers was a certain 'Thomas Little', aged 27, and his wife 'Ann Little', aged 24, both from Yorkshire, England, sailed from the Port of Hull on the 7th of March 1774 aboard the ship named the 'Albion' , arriving in Fort Cumberland on the 14th of March 1774 , to seek a better livlihood. Today, 'Little' is the '158th' most common surname in North America.

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