Summary

The surname Orcutt is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'orc' meaning wild boar and 'cot' meaning cottage or shelter. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a cottage or shelter for wild boars.
There are
4831
Orcutts in the USA
Orcutt is the
6940th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Orcutt

WilliamW.

Geologist and paleontologist known for his important contributions to the study of California's fossil heritage.

CharlesRussell

Botanist and naturalist who extensively collected plant specimens in California and Baja California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

JohnLloyd

Pioneering American photographer, best known for his photographic documentation of Native American tribes in the early 20th century.

SamuelOrcutt

Historian and author known for his significant works on the history and genealogy of Connecticut and its early settlers.

BenjaminOrcutt

American attorney and politician who served as the 12th Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.

Orcutt Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Orcutt has English origins.
Geographic DistributionThe Orcutt surname primarily originated in England and later spread to other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname Orcutt include Orcott and Orckott.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Orcutt surname occurred during various times and in different places. Some significant waves of migration and immigration took place during the early colonization of America in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly to regions such as New England and Virginia. Later migrations occurred during the westward expansion in the 19th century, with Orcutts settling in areas like California during the Gold Rush. Additionally, Orcutts may have migrated to other English-speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.