PILBEAM
Pilbeam
Pilbeam is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Pylbeah", which combines the elements "pyl", meaning "pillar", and "beah", meaning "ring" or "bracelet". The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or thin, or perhaps for an artisan who worked with pillars or columns.
The Pilbeam surname is most commonly found in the counties of East Sussex and Hampshire in England. Over the centuries, bearers of the Pilbeam name have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pilbeam include artists, musicians, and professionals across various fields. The surname Pilbeam is a testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,245 people named Pilbeam in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,236th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Pilbeam.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Trevor
Female
- Anne
- Charlotte
- Christina
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan