CHARTERS
Charters
Charters is a British surname of Norman-French origin. The name is derived from the Old French word "chartre," meaning charter or document.
Origins
The surname Charters dates back to the medieval era, when surnames were often used to identify a person's occupation, place of origin, or distinctive attribute. It is believed to have been used to refer to someone who worked as a scribe, a person who was involved in creating or recording official documents, such as charters or deeds.
Distribution
The surname Charters is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England and Scotland. Over time, it has also spread to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, through immigration and global migration patterns.
Notable Bearers
- William Charters (1830–1919): An English architect known for his work on several prominent buildings in London.
- Sarah Charters (1955– ): A British author, best known for her historical novels set in the medieval period.
- James Charters (1982– ): A Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs during his career.
The surname Charters continues to be passed down through generations, reflecting the rich history and heritage of the families who bear it.
There are approximately 1,858 people named Charters in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,469th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Charters.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Rosalind
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
- Chartres
- Charter
- Charder
- Charitar
- Charitra
- Charmer
- Charmers
- Chartas
- Chartell
- Charteres
- Charteress
- Charteries
- Charteris
- Charterton
- Chartes
- Chartier
- Charties
- Chartrain
- Chartrey
- Chartris
- Charts
- Chartterton
- Chater
- Chaters
- Chatters
- Chauter
- Chayters
- Cheaters
- Chorters
- Schartau
- Schartner
- Sharter
- Shorter
- Shorters
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.