PIMM
Pimm
Pimm is a British surname with origins in England, specifically in the county of Devon. The surname is of toponymic origin, deriving from the Old English word "pene," meaning "enclosure" or "fold," and "ham," meaning "homestead" or "village."
The Pimm family is believed to have been landowners or residents in the region of Devon, where they likely held land or a settlement referred to as Pimm's homestead or enclosure. Over time, the surname Pimm has spread beyond Devon to other parts of the United Kingdom and even other countries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pimm have made contributions to various fields, including literature, science, and politics. The name is also famously associated with the creation of the popular British cocktail, Pimm's, a gin-based liqueur.
Today, the surname Pimm continues to be found in England and around the world, with descendants of the original Devon family carrying on the name's legacy in diverse contexts.
There are approximately 991 people named Pimm in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,424th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Pimm.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Gary
- George
- John
- Jonathan
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Audrey
- Charlotte
- Gillian
- Helen
- Julie
- Linda
- Louise
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah