PILCHER
Pilcher
Pilcher is a surname of English origin, derived from the occupation of one who made or sold pilches, a type of cloak or overcoat made from fur or skins. The name can be traced back to medieval England, where it was commonly used to identify individuals associated with the trade of pilches. Over time, the surname Pilcher has spread to various English-speaking countries, including the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pilcher include Mary Pilcher-Cook, an American politician, and Thomas Pilcher, an English cricketer who played for Kent in the 19th century.
Variants of the surname Pilcher include Pilchard and Pilsworth, reflecting regional and historical variations in spelling.
In popular culture, the surname Pilcher has been used in various literary and artistic works as a character name, reflecting its English heritage and evoking images of traditional trades and crafts.
Overall, the surname Pilcher carries a legacy of English history and craftsmanship, representing a link to the medieval occupations and traditions of the past.
Typical given names associated with the Pilcher surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Christine
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 2,403 people named Pilcher in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,621st most common surname in Britain. Around 37 in a million people in Britain are named Pilcher.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Pilcher
- Rosamunde Pilcher - Novelist (1924 to 2019)
- Robin Pilcher - Writer
- Percy Pilcher - Aviator (1866 to 1899)
- Thomas Pilcher - Army officer (1858 to 1928)
- John Arthur Pilcher - Diplomat (1912 to 1990)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.