ALABASTER
Alabaster
Alabaster is a British surname with a rich history and intriguing origins. The surname Alabaster is believed to have derived from the Old French word "alabastre", which referred to a vessel or container made of alabaster stone.
The earliest records of the Alabaster surname date back to medieval England, particularly in the counties of Suffolk and Norfolk. It is thought that the surname may have been used to denote someone who worked with or traded in alabaster stone, or even someone who had the physical characteristics associated with the stone, such as a fair complexion.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Alabaster include the English painter and illustrator Mary Alabaster (1818–1897), known for her intricate watercolour botanical illustrations. The Alabaster family has been prominent in various fields throughout British history, including art, literature, and business.
Today, the surname Alabaster is relatively rare but continues to be carried by individuals across the United Kingdom and around the world, standing as a testament to its enduring legacy within British surnames.
Typical given names associated with the Alabaster surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- Derek
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Harriet
- Janet
- Julie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 565 people named Alabaster in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Alabaster.
Famous people named Alabaster
- William Alabaster - Poet, playwright, and religious writer (1567 to 1640)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.