Corlett is a surname of Manx origin. The name is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Thorliot, derived from an Old Norse personal name composed of two elements: the name Þórr and ljótr meaning "bright". Another opinion is that the Old Norse Þorliótr may mean "Thor-people". The name appears earliest in records as Corlett in 1504 and MacCorleot in 1511.
People
Andrew Corlett, Deputy Deemster of the Isle of Man Ann Corlett, Manx politician Charles H. Corlett (1889–1971), American major general Claire Corlett (born 1999), Canadian actress, daughter of Ian E. C. B. Corlett, British author, naval architect and consultant George Milton Corlett, 25th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado Ian James Corlett (born 1962), Canadian animation voice artist, writer, and musician John Corlett (attorney general) (born 1950), Her Majesty's Attorney General for the Isle of Man and ex officio Member of the Legislative Council Marama Corlett, Maltese actor and dancer Sam Corlett, Australian actor, environmentalist and model Samuel Corlett (1852–1921), English cricketer Simon Corlett (born 1950), cricketer William Corlett (1938–2005), English children's writer William Wellington Corlett (1842–1890), Delegate from the Territory of Wyoming
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