MUSTARD
Mustard
Mustard is a British surname with its origins in medieval England. The name is derived from the Old French word "moustarde", which itself is derived from the Latin word "mustum" meaning "must" or unfermented grape juice.
The surname Mustard is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a producer or seller of mustard. Mustard was a popular condiment in medieval times and those who made or sold it would have been given the surname Mustard to denote their trade.
Variants of the surname Mustard include Mustarde and Musterd. The distribution of the surname Mustard is primarily concentrated in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Famous bearers of the surname Mustard include British actor Simon Mustard and historian Dr. Emily Mustard. The surname Mustard continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of those original mustard producers and sellers from centuries past.
There are approximately 719 people named Mustard in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,512th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Mustard.
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
- Alexander
- Anthony
- Charles
- David
- Edward
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Robert
- William
Female
- Dorothy
- Helen
- Hilary
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Pauline
- Ruth
- Sharon
- Winifred