Consitt Family History

From Consett in Lanchester (Durham), which is recorded as Conekesheued in a 14th-century copy of a document from 118, the place-name derives from an uncertain initial element.

Perhaps this initial element is an Old English hill-name *Cunec (genitive *Cuneces) from British *cönyg, probably meaning ‘hill’.

The latter part of the place-name is derived from Old English hēafod, which translates to ‘head’.

Thus, the name reflects geographical features indicative of a hill or elevated ground.

Overall, the etymology of the name captures historical linguistic influences and the natural landscape of the area.