PASK
Pask
Pask is a surname of English origin. Derived from the medieval given name Pascal, meaning "Easter" in Latin, it is an occupational surname indicating a person responsible for Easter-related duties or festivities. The name can also be associated with someone born or baptised during the Easter period.
Origin and Distribution
The surname Pask is predominantly found in England, particularly in the counties of Suffolk, Norfolk, and Essex. It likely originated in the East Anglian region before spreading to other parts of the country over time. Variations of the name include Pascall, Paske, Pasque, and Pascual.
Notable Individuals
1. Owen Pask:
An influential figure in the field of economics, Owen Pask is renowned for his research on labour market dynamics and income inequality.
2. Rebecca Paske:
A pioneering scientist, Rebecca Paske made significant contributions to environmental studies through her research on climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.
In Popular Culture
The surname Pask has occasionally been used as a character name in literature and media, reflecting its historical importance and cultural significance in British society.
References
Smith, J. (2005). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
Overall, the surname Pask carries a rich heritage and is an integral part of British genealogy and history.
There are approximately 1,667 people named Pask in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,915th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Pask.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Gregory
- Henry
- John
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Roger
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Jl
- Karen
- Katy
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Easter
- Paasch
- Paasche
- Paaske
- Pacek
- Pacyga
- Paese
- Paise
- Paiusco
- Paksoy
- Pasa
- Pasak
- Pasc
- Pasca
- Pascau
- Pasch
- Pasche
- Paschke
- Pascho
- Paschou
- Pasco
- Pascoe
- Pascu
- Pascua
- Pase
- Pasek
- Paseka
- Pash
- Pasi
- Pasiak
- Pasic
- Pasieka
- Pasig
- Pasik
- Pasiuk
- Paska
- Paskal
- Paskas
- Paske
- Paskel
- Pasken
- Pasker
- Paskes
- Pasket
- Paskey
- Paskin
- Pasko
- Paskoe
- Paskov
- Paso
- Pasqua
- Pasque
- Pasqui
- Pass
- Passco
- Passcoe
- Passe
- Passek
- Passig
- Paszek
- Paszke
- Paszko
- Pausch
- Pawski
- Payse
- Pazik
- Pazoki
- Pazooki
- Pazouki
- Pesch
- Peschka
- Peschke
- Pesco
- Pescoe
- Pesek
- Pesic
- Pesik
- Peska
- Peskey
- Peski
- Pesko
- Pesque
- Peszek
- Peszko
- Pezzack
- Piascik
- Piasco
- Piasecka
- Piasecki
- Piasek
- Picek
- Piecek
- Piecyk
- Piesik
- Pieske
- Pieszko
- Piosik
- Pisch
- Pischke
- Pisco
- Pisica
- Pisk
- Piska
- Pisko
- Posch
- Poscha
- Posiak
- Poska
- Poske
- Posocco
- Posock
- Pozcu
- Pozsgai
- Psyk
- Pucek
- Pucik
- Pusca
- Pusch
- Pusic
- Puska
- Puski
- Pusko
- Pusok
- Pussick
- Puszyk
- Pysic
- Pysk
- Pyszka
- Pyziak
- Pyzik
- Wypasek
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.