Colquitt
TopographicMeaning
Resident of Colquitt, a place name, or derived from Old English topographic elements.
Etymology
From the place name Colquitt in Norfolk, England, derived from Old English elements. The surname became established among residents of the region.
About the Colquitt Surname
An English topographic surname derived from a Norfolk place name. The surname reflects medieval settlement patterns in East Anglia.
Distribution
Found primarily in England, with concentrations in Norfolk and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Oscar W. Colquitt