PEPPERELL
Pepperell
Pepperell is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is derived from the Old French word "poivre" or Latin "piper", meaning pepper, and the Anglo-Saxon word "hyll", meaning hill. It is believed that the surname was given to individuals who lived near a pepper hill or were involved in the pepper trade.
The Pepperell family has played a significant role in British history. One of the most notable figures with this surname is Sir William Pepperell, a colonial merchant and soldier who played a key role in the capture of the French stronghold of Louisbourg in 1745 during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Over the years, the Pepperell surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with notable individuals bearing this name in various fields such as business, politics, and the arts.
Today, the Pepperell surname continues to be borne by families across Britain, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames with its unique historical origins and associations.
There are approximately 740 people named Pepperell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,302nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Pepperell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Derrick
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Piers
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Kelly
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Susan
- Tina
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