Origin and History of FITTER

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FITTER is an English surname, derived from the Middle English word 'fytere,' meaning 'a worker in metal.' It is likely that the name was first used to describe a blacksmith or a metalworker. The name is also found in Germany, where it is derived from the German word 'fitter,' meaning 'a mender or repairer.' The FITTER surname is found in records dating back to the 13th century in England. Early records of the name include Richard le Fytur in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Suffolk, and William le Fytur in the 1296 Subsidy Rolls of Sussex. The FITTER surname is common in the United States, where it is found most frequently in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. It is also found in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Variations of the FITTER surname include Fyter, Fitter, Fyterr, Fytterer, Fytter, Fitterer, and Fytterer.