Pittman

Pittman is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin with historical significance. The surname is of locational origin deriving from the Old English pre-7th Century word "pic", meaning a hill, and "mann", a man or a servant; hence, "servant at the peak" or "hill-man". The name evolved to Pittman over the centuries.

The variants of the surname include Pitman, Pitmann, Pytman, and others. Pittman may also be a habitational name from any of several places, such as Pitman in Devon or Pitmen in Somerset, both deriving from the Old English elements "pic" and "mann".

The Pittman surname has been recorded in various forms throughout English history, indicating the proliferation of the name over the centuries. Notable bearers of the surname include individuals from diverse fields, contributing to the fabric of British society.

Today, the Pittman surname continues to be found in the British Isles and across the world, carried by descendants of its original bearers. It stands as a reminder of the ancestral roots and heritage of those who bear the name.

There are approximately 1,133 people named Pittman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,697th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Pittman.

Surname type: Occupational name

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
  • Anthony
  • David
  • Edward
  • Giles
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Christine
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Joyce
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Nicola
  • Rebecca
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

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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