FILER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Filer

Filer is a surname of English origin, believed to be of occupational derivation. The name is derived from the Middle English word "filer" or Old French "filer," meaning a person who worked as a file cutter or someone who filed or polished metals. This suggests that the surname may have been originally given to individuals employed in the metalworking industry.

The distribution of the surname Filer shows it to be most prevalent in the counties of Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Berkshire in England. Over time, branches of the Filer family have dispersed to various regions of the United Kingdom and other parts of the world, particularly to former British colonies such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Filer include but are not limited to:

John Filer (1769–1822): An English artist known for his landscape paintings.
Kathleen Filer (born 1952): A British artist specialising in glasswork.

The surname Filer continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising the historical link to the metalworking industry and the pride of family traditions.

There are approximately 1,099 people named Filer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,858th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Filer.

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
Anthony
Christopher
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Nigel
Paul
Simon
Steven

Female

Anne
Elizabeth
Jacqueline
Julie
Kathleen
Katrina
Lisa
Lucy
Margaret
Michelle
Nicola
Rachel
Rebecca
Sarah

Similar and related surnames

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