CONNETT - I'm still trying to find out about the surname?

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CONNETT - I'm still trying to find out about the surname?

I am aware of only 6 of us in Africa - I'm sure there are other Connett's in the world..

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Connett
This unusual name is of medieval English origin but the original
derivation is from the Roman (Latin) "Constantius" or "Constantia",
the latter being the female form. As a personal name it was
extremley popular. The conversion to a surname taking place from
the time of the Domesday Book of 1086, when Hugo filius Constanti
was recorded in Warwickshire. The earliest recording in the
patronymic appears as Cunnet, John Cunnett being recorded in London
c.1580, whilst Sarah Connett appears in 1605, and in 1836 Jane
Connett married John Cooper at Holy Triniy Church, Newington on
April 3rd, 1836 in the reign of William IV, 1830 - 1837. The first
recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of
Anne Connett. which was dated
1654, Baptised at St. Dunstans, Stepney. during the reign of
Oliver Cromwell, The Lord Protector 1649 - 1658.