Origin and History of TAWTE

Description:

TAWTE is a surname of English origin. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English personal name Tawte, which was a pet form of the name Tancred. The name is also found in some parts of Germany and Scandinavia. The earliest known record of the name is from the late 12th century, when a man named Tawte was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name is also found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a man named Richard Tawte was recorded. The surname Tawte is most commonly found in the British Isles, particularly in England and Scotland. It is also found in various parts of the United States, as well as in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The variations of the Tawte surname include Tawt, Taut, Tawtey, Tawty, Tawtes, Tawtees, and Tawteys.