This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KellyCeciliaPitts Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.pitts/194.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am having a hard time tracking down information myself. I have found that the name Pitts (english) is or may be short for Petipas(french). It is believed that because of discrimination it was changed to the english version. Maybe immigrated from France and many settled in the Canadian Maritimes. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.