PLASTOW
Plastow
Plastow is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from the old English word "plæget" which means "someone who ploughs." The surname is associated with individuals who were engaged in agricultural or farming activities.
The Plastow surname has been predominantly found in the East Anglia region of England, with records indicating a concentration of the name in Norfolk and Suffolk counties.
One notable individual bearing the surname Plastow is John Plastow, a prominent landowner and agricultural innovator in Norfolk during the early 19th century. John Plastow was renowned for his advancements in crop rotation techniques and his involvement in local agricultural societies.
Over time, the surname Plastow has seen variations in spelling, including Plastoe and Plasto. Emigration patterns have led to the dispersal of individuals with the surname Plastow to various parts of the world, particularly to former British colonies such as Australia and Canada.
Today, individuals with the surname Plastow can be found across the United Kingdom and in diaspora communities worldwide. The name continues to be a reminder of England's agricultural heritage and the contributions of farming families to the country's history.
There are approximately 479 people named Plastow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Plastow.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Donna
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Judith
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria