Pettitt is an English surname of

Hiberno-Norman Norman Irish or Hiberno-Normans (; ) is a modern term for the descendants of Norman settlers who arrived during the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century. Most came from England and Wales. They are distinguished from the native ...

origin. Variant spellings include Pettit and Petitt. People with the surname include: * B. Montgomery Pettitt, American academic * Dave Pettitt (born 1972), Canadian voice actor * Ellen Pettitt (born 1986), Australian high jumper * Florence Louise Pettitt (1918–2006), American opera conductor * Garth Pettitt (1932–1992), English civil servant *

Henry Pettitt Henry Alfred Pettitt (7 April 1848 – 24 December 1893), was a British actor and dramatist. With Augustus Harris, he wrote the play ''Burmah'', produced on Broadway in 1896. With G. R. Sims, he created a substantial body of very succes ...

(1848–1893), British actor and dramatist * John (Ian) Pettitt (1910–1977), Australian politician * Peggy Pettitt (born 1950), American actress and playwright *

Tom Pettitt Tom Pettitt ( - ) was a British born real tennis player domiciled in the United States. He was the court tennis world champion in 1885 and 1890. He was also adept at lawn tennis, and was also a professional coach and player. Biography Born in B ...

(1859–1946), American real tennis player

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