PLUME

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Plume

Plume is a British surname with French origins, derived from the Old French word "plume" meaning feather or plume. The surname was likely originally used as a nickname for someone with particularly fine or luxurious hair, or perhaps denoting someone who wore a plume as a decoration.

The Plume surname is relatively rare in Britain, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name. The distribution of the surname is not concentrated in any particular region of the United Kingdom.

Individuals with the surname Plume may have ancestors who were Huguenot refugees from France, as the surname's French origins suggest a possible connection to the Protestant community that sought refuge in Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Notable individuals with the surname Plume include [add examples if needed].

Overall, while the Plume surname may not be as widespread as more common British surnames, its French origins and unique history make it a distinctive and interesting name within the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 673 people named Plume in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,981st most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Plume.

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
Brian
Christopher
Daniel
David
Glenn
John
Matthew
Paul
Peter
Richard
Stephen

Female

Carol
Christine
Davina
Elizabeth
Ivy
Jennifer
Karen
Margaret
Mary
Sarah
Sharon
Susan
Vanessa
Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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