MASTERTON
Masterton
Masterton is a surname of Scottish origin. It is believed to derive from a place name in Scotland, specifically from the town of Masterton in the district of Dunfermline, Fife. The name Masterton is thought to mean “settlement or farmstead of Maister”, with Maister being a personal name from medieval times.
The Masterton surname is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Scotland and England. The name has historical roots in both countries, with notable individuals bearing the surname in various periods of history.
The Masterton family name has been linked to various achievements and contributions in different fields, including academia, literature, and the military. Members of the Masterton family have been involved in shaping the cultural and historical landscape of the United Kingdom.
Overall, the Masterton surname carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the rich history of the Scottish and English regions where it has been present.
There are approximately 1,288 people named Masterton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,058th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Masterton.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Scott
- William
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah