FERRIMAN
Ferriman
Surname: Ferriman
Origin: English
Meaning: Occupational name for a ferryman, derived from the Middle English word "ferieman"
Variant(s): Ferryman, Feriman
The surname Ferriman is of English origin and is an occupational name for a ferryman. The name is derived from the Middle English word "ferieman," which referred to an individual who operated a ferry, transporting people and goods across a body of water.
Ferriman is a relatively uncommon surname, but variations such as Ferryman and Feriman can also be found. The occupational nature of the name suggests that it was likely bestowed upon individuals based on their profession as ferry operators in medieval England.
Individuals bearing the surname Ferriman may have ancestral ties to those who worked on waterways, providing an essential service in transporting people and goods across rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water.
Over time, the surname Ferriman has been passed down through generations, preserving the historical connection to the occupation of ferrying. Today, individuals with the surname Ferriman can be found in various regions, each carrying with them a piece of their family history tied to the waterside occupation of their ancestors.
There are approximately 236 people named Ferriman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Ferriman.
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
- Arthur
- David
- Frederick
- Jeremy
- John
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Wesley
- William
Female
- Angela
- Angharad
- Brenda
- Caroline
- Denise
- Helen
- Karen
- Laura
- Pamela
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Rhian
- Sarah
- Teresa
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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