About Flint
The surname Flint is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "flint," which refers to a type of hard, sedimentary rock used to make tools and weapons in ancient times. As a surname, Flint could have been a nickname for someone who worked with flint or had a tough and resilient nature. It could also be a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near a place with flint deposits. Additionally, Flint could have been a topographic surname for someone who lived near a prominent flint rock formation.
The surname Flint is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flint based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Flint is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Flint in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Flint using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.