BERRYMAN
Berryman
Berryman is an English surname of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English words 'beryer' or 'beriour', meaning a person who carried a barrow or a stretcher. The name was typically given to those who worked as a labourer or a carrier, transporting goods or materials using a wheelbarrow or a stretcher.
History
The surname Berryman dates back to the Middle Ages and was first recorded in England. It is believed to have originated in the southwestern region of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Berryman migrated to different parts of the country and beyond, leading to its presence in other English-speaking nations.
Variations
Variations of the surname Berryman include Berriman, Berrymann, and Burman. These variations reflect the phonetic evolution and regional influences on the name over the centuries.
Notable Bearers
1. Mary Berryman (1831-1898) - An English suffragist and social reformer who championed women's rights and education. 2. Robert Berriman (1705-1750) - A prominent British architect known for his designs of several churches and public buildings in London. 3. Sarah Burman (born 1980) - A contemporary British artist known for her innovative mixed-media installations that explore themes of identity and memory.
Legacy
The surname Berryman has left a lasting legacy in British history and culture, with numerous individuals bearing the name making significant contributions to various fields. Today, descendants of those who once bore the surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, preserving the heritage and traditions associated with the Berryman family name.
There are approximately 2,193 people named Berryman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,902nd most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Berryman.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanna
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Sylvia
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Berriman
- Borrowman
- Barryman
- Bareman
- Barman
- Baryman
- Barriman
- Baarman
- Baermann
- Bahramian
- Bairamian
- Bairman
- Barahman
- Barmain
- Barmania
- Barmen
- Barrowman
- Bauerman
- Bearman
- Bearmann
- Bearryman
- Bearyman
- Beerman
- Beermann
- Behrman
- Behrmann
- Beirman
- Bereman
- Bereyman
- Beriman
- Berman
- Bermand
- Bermann
- Bermant
- Bermen
- Bermon
- Berreman
- Berreyman
- Berrieman
- Berrima
- Berrimen
- Berrymen
- Beryman
- Beuermann
- Beyerman
- Bierman
- Biermann
- Birman
- Boarman
- Boerman
- Booreman
- Boorman
- Boraman
- Boreman
- Borman
- Bormane
- Bormann
- Boroman
- Borrman
- Borrmann
- Borroman
- Bourman
- Brahman
- Brahmin
- Braiman
- Braman
- Bramen
- Bramian
- Bramion
- Bramman
- Brammen
- Brammon
- Bramon
- Brayman
- Breaman
- Breeman
- Breman
- Bremen
- Bremman
- Breyman
- Briemann
- Briman
- Brimen
- Brohman
- Broman
- Brooman
- Browman
- Bruman
- Brumann
- Brumen
- Bryman
- Brymen
- Buermann
- Buhrmann
- Buriman
- Burman
- Burmann
- Burmen
- Burmon
- Burrman
- Burryman
- Buryman
- Buurman
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.