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There are approximately 763 people named Butts in the UK. That makes it the 8,396th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 12 are named Butts.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Butts surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Butts were marks for archery. In most parishes places were set apart for this necessary sport which were called "the Butts,"--hence, the name was given to a person residing near such a spot, as "John at the Butts." But signifies a promontory, as the Butt of Lewis, an isle of Scotland. Danish, But, blunt, rough.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

BUTTS. The marks for archery. In old times all corporate to's\ms, and most parishes, had a provision for this sport, and numerous fields and closes where the long bow was exercised are still called " The Butts."

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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