CHESTERMAN
Chesterman
Chesterman is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the United Kingdom. The name is of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English word "chestre" meaning a fortified settlement, often the meaning of a Roman walled city or the word "Chestre," which represents one of several English places who so they derive there namy from Roman reign of AD 43 to 410, and thus signifying a person who lived near a Roman camp or walled city.
The surname Chesterman is most commonly found in the region of South West England, with particular concentrations in Gloucestershire and Devon. The name has historical links to the Midlands and the County of Essex, reflecting migrations and settlement patterns over the course of history.
Throughout the centuries, bearers of the surname Chesterman have been recorded in various historical documents, such as parish records, census data, and military archives. The name has been associated with individuals of diverse professions and social backgrounds, reflecting the breadth of its historical distribution.
Today, individuals with the surname Chesterman can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to the rich history and heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,051 people named Chesterman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,095th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Chesterman.
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
- Andrew
- David
- Gary
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Carole
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Janet
- Jean
- Katherine
- Laura
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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