Passmore

Passmore is a surname of English origin, derived from the pre-7th century personal name "Pascmar", itself composed of the elements "Pascha", meaning Easter, and "maer", a term of endearment. The name was traditionally given to a child born at Easter, the principal festival of the Christian church.

The surname Passmore is recorded in various forms, including Pashmore, Pashmor, and Passemore. The first known recording is that of William Passemar, dated 1195 in the "Pipe Rolls of Kent". Over the centuries, the name has seen several spelling variations due to changes in dialect and phonetic evolution.

Families with the surname Passmore have been traced to various regions of England, with notable concentrations in Devon and Cornwall. The Passmore surname has strong historical ties to the West Country, particularly in the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Passmore may have been a toponymic surname, derived from a now-lost medieval village or locality. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname related to a specific trade or profession.

In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Passmore can be found across the United Kingdom and overseas, particularly in countries with historical ties to British colonialism.

Through genealogical research and DNA testing, individuals with the Passmore surname can discover more about their ancestral origins and connections to other branches of the family tree.

There are approximately 3,113 people named Passmore in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,895th most common surname in Britain. Around 48 in a million people in Britain are named Passmore.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Alison
  • Amanda
  • Carol
  • Emma
  • Hilary
  • Jacqueline
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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