PEGRAM
Pegram
Pegram is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin derived from the personal name "Pelligrim" or "Pelegrim". The personal name itself is composed of the elements "pele", meaning far-off, and "grim", which translates to mask or helmet. The name was given to those who had made a pilgrimage to a far-off destination, such as the Holy Land.
The surname Pegram is primarily found in Southern England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Hampshire. Variants of the name include Pellegrim, Pelligrine, and Pelgrim.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Pegram have been involved in various professions and occupations, ranging from agricultural workers to merchants and tradesmen. The name may have been anglicised or altered further over time due to local dialects and pronunciations.
Records show that individuals with the surname Pegram have emigrated to various parts of the world, particularly to North America, where the name has continued to be preserved and passed down through generations.
Today, the surname Pegram is relatively rare, but it remains a connection to the historical roots of English nomenclature and the practice of undertaking significant journeys for religious or personal reasons.
There are approximately 976 people named Pegram in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,512th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Pegram.
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
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Beryl
- Catherine
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Natalia
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria
- Wendy