PARGETER
Pargeter
Pargeter is a distinguished British surname of Old French and ultimately Latin origin. The name is derived from the word "parjeter" which means to adorn with ornamental plasterwork or stucco. The Pargeter surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a pargeter, a craftsman skilled in decorative plastering techniques.
The first recorded instance of the surname Pargeter dates back to the early 14th century in England. Over the centuries, bearers of the Pargeter name have been associated with various regions across Britain, with notable concentrations in the West Midlands and the county of Shropshire.
Individuals with the surname Pargeter have made notable contributions in their respective fields, be it in the arts, academia, business, or other realms. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its legacy and heritage within British society.
Today, individuals with the surname Pargeter can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the far-reaching influence and diverse nature of British heritage and culture.
Typical given names associated with the Pargeter surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Gary
- Gordon
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Miles
- Philip
- Richard
- Simon
- William
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Jill
- Julie
- Linda
- Lynda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 731 people named Pargeter in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,371st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Pargeter.
Famous people named Pargeter
- Lucy Pargeter - Soap opera actress
- Edith Pargeter - Writer (1913 to 1995)
- Alison Pargeter - Actress
- Philip Pargeter - Bishop
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.