PITNEY
Pitney:
Pitney is an English locational surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the name of several villages in England such as Pitney in Somerset. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "pytt" meaning "pit" or "well", combined with "eg" meaning "island".
The surname Pitney has been recorded in various forms over the centuries including as Pytnay, Pitnie, Pitnay, and Pitny. The name has been predominantly found in the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, and Devon in the South West of England.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pitney include Gene Pitney (1940–2006), an American singer and songwriter who achieved success in the 1960s with hits such as "Town Without Pity" and "Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa".
The Pitney surname has deep historical roots in England and continues to be passed down through generations, representing a connection to specific geographical locations and a shared heritage among individuals around the world.
There are approximately 169 people named Pitney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Pitney.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Andrew
- Barrie
- Christopher
- Danny
- David
- James
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Eileen
- Elaine
- Jane
- Kathleen
- Katie
- Louise
- Maria
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Susan
- Tracy
- Victoria