PEASGOOD
Peasgood
Peasgood is a surname of English origin that is primarily found in the North Lincolnshire region of England. The surname is believed to have arisen from the Old English elements "pese," meaning pea, and "god," meaning good or kind.
Historically, individuals bearing the Peasgood surname have been associated with agricultural occupations, reflecting the importance of farming in the regions where the surname is prevalent. The peasantry would have cultivated and harvested peas, reflecting the "pea" element of the surname.
Over the centuries, the Peasgood surname has likely spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as families migrated for work or other reasons. Variants of the surname may include Peasgud, Peasgoode, and Peasgude, among others.
Today, individuals carrying the surname Peasgood can be found across the United Kingdom and may have diverse occupations and backgrounds. The surname continues to be a part of England's rich tapestry of surnames, reflecting the country's history and linguistic roots.
There are approximately 350 people named Peasgood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Peasgood.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Gavin
- Graham
- John
- Jonathan
- Karl
- Mark
- Michael
- Robert
- Ronald
- Simon
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Emma
- Julie
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria