An English surname, Wyatt comes from the Old English term of ‘wig heard’ which meant one who is brave in war. Variations in spelling Wyatt include Wyot, Wiot and Gyot. In England the Wyatt families live principally in the city of London, Essex, Cornwell, Devon, Somerset, Hampshire and Lancashire. In Scotland the Wyatt surname is found in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Midlothian counties. Within the United States Wyatt families originally settled in Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia, Texas, California, Ohio, West Virginia, Arkansas and South Carolina. Famous: Thomas Wyatt (16th century English poet), Greg Wyatt (sculptor), Jane Wyatt (film actress), Justin Wyatt (professional football player), Will Wyatt (English television producer), Robert Wyatt (musician from England) and Jennifer Wyatt (professional Canadian golfer).