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Nutt is a surname of English origin. The name is found in historical records in England and later in North America and other English-speaking regions, often transmitted through migration and settlement. The exact origin is uncertain; like many English surnames, it may derive from a medieval nickname or from an early descriptive term, though specific etymologies vary by family line.

In addition to its use as a surname, Nutt appears in geography and organization names, typically as a toponym or honorific derived from individuals bearing the name. Examples include small rural communities or localities named Nutt, as well as institutions or infrastructure whose names reflect founders or benefactors with the surname Nutt.

Because "Nutt" is a relatively common surname fragment, there is no single universally recognized subject identified simply as "Nutt." The name appears in historical records and contemporary contexts in multiple countries. In scholarly and genealogical work, the focus is typically on tracing family lineages and locating archival records to determine the origin and distribution of specific Nutt families.

Related surnames include Nuttall, Nutting, and other variants.