LEADBEATER
Also recorded as Lead Beater
Leadbeater
Leadbeater is a British surname of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English word "ledbeter," which means a maker or mender of lead vessels. The surname is believed to originate from the time when lead was widely used for roofing, piping, and crafting various household items.
The earliest records of the surname Leadbeater date back to the medieval era, primarily in regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire in northern England. Over the centuries, families bearing the surname have dispersed throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, establishing diverse branches and lineages.
Notable individuals with the surname Leadbeater include Annie Besant (1847–1933), a prominent social reformer, women's rights advocate, and theosophist; and Charles Webster Leadbeater (1854–1934), a renowned theosophical writer, clairvoyant, and influential figure in the spiritual movement.
The Leadbeater surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames with historical and cultural significance.
There are approximately 2,261 people named Leadbeater in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,801st most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Leadbeater.
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
- Edward
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Julie
- Margaret
- Marilyn
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
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