PIZER
Pizer
The surname Pizer is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English personal name Pissa, a diminutive of names such as "Pisig" and "Pis", possibly signifying a 'son of Peter'. The name is commonly found in regions across the United Kingdom, particularly in southern England.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Pizer dates back to the early 13th century, in the Hundred Rolls of Kent, where a Roger Piser is documented. Over the centuries, the name has seen a variety of spellings, including Peyser, Pyzer, Peazer, and Peaser.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Pizer have been involved in a range of professions and endeavours, from agriculture to trade and beyond. The name has dispersed throughout the UK and can be found in various forms in different parts of the country.
Today, the surname Pizer is a rare and distinctive name, with individuals proudly carrying on this ancient familial heritage. The legacy of the Pizer lineage contributes to the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse cultural history of the nation.
There are approximately 155 people named Pizer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Pizer.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Douglas
- Geoffrey
- Ian
- James
- Karl
- Marc
- Martyn
- Michael
- Raymond
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Gail
- Gerta
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Kim
- Maureen
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Tessie
- Victoria