Lightfoot

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Type Surname (from given name)

Usage Indigenous American

Pronounced Pron. Light Foot [key]

Meaning & History

This surname is of Cherokee origin.

Added 5/14/2016 by anonymous
Edited 2/10/2021 by Mike C

Type Surname (from occupation)

Usage English

Pronounced Pron. Light Foot [key]

Meaning & History

English (chiefly northern England, especially Liverpool): nickname for a messenger or for a fast runner, from Middle English lyght ‘light’, ‘nimble’, ‘quick’ (Old English lioht) + fote ‘foot’.

Added 5/14/2016 by anonymous