MASTER
Master
Origin and Meaning
The surname Master has its origins in medieval England and is of occupational origin. It derives from the Middle English word "maister," which comes from the Old French word "mestre," meaning a master or teacher; it was used to denote someone of high skill or proficiency in a particular craft or profession. The surname may have been applied to a master craftsman, an expert in a certain field, or even a master of a household.
Distribution and Frequency
The surname Master is relatively uncommon in Britain compared to some other surnames. It is found throughout the country but is most prevalent in areas with historical connections to craftsmanship and trade, such as London and the South East.
Notable Individuals
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William Master (1842-1916): A renowned Victorian-era architect known for his distinct Gothic Revival style, seen in many churches across England.
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Eleanor Master (1920-2005): An influential textile designer from Yorkshire whose innovative patterns greatly influenced British design in the mid-20th century.
Variants and Derivatives
Variants of the surname Master include Masters, Mistress, and Maister. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation have arisen, resulting in a diverse range of derivatives associated with this surname.
There are approximately 1,152 people named Master in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,622nd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Master.
Region of origin: Middle East
Religion of origin: Muslim
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Arif
- Ghanashyam
- Imran
- Iqbal
- Irfan
- Ismail
- John
- Kabir
- Mohamed
- Mohammed
- Nicholas
- Rafiq
- Saeed
- Siraj
Female
- Fatima
- Halima
- Harsha
- Nafisa
- Nazma
- Roohi
- Sabina
- Saira
- Sakina
- Salma
- Sharifa
- Yasmin
- Zohra
- Zubeda
Similar and related surnames
- Maestre
- Maister
- Majster
- Matser
- Amster
- Masteri
- Maestri
- Maestro
- Maistre
- Maser
- Masheter
- Mashiter
- Masler
- Massheter
- Massiter
- Masta
- Mastej
- Mastel
- Masterman
- Mastermann
- Mastern
- Masternak
- Masterova
- Masters
- Masterson
- Masterston
- Mastertch
- Masterton
- Mastery
- Masther
- Mastoor
- Mastor
- Mastoras
- Mastoris
- Mastrell
- Mastri
- Mastro
- Mayster
- Maystre
- Measter
- Meester
- Meesters
- Meister
- Meisters
- Mesiter
- Messeder
- Messeter
- Messetter
- Messider
- Messiter
- Messitter
- Mestari
- Mestayer
- Mester
- Mestern
- Mesters
- Mestre
- Mezzadri
- Misstear
- Mister
- Mistri
- Mistura
- Moister
- Mossiter
- Moster
- Mostor
- Moyster
- Mustari
- Muster
- Mustier
- Mustor
- Mustorr
- Mustre
- Myster
- Mastouri
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.