PLUMTREE
Plumtree
Plumtree is an English surname of locational origin deriving from places named Plumtree in Nottinghamshire and Plumtree in Derbyshire. The name possibly originated from the Old English words "plume", meaning plum, and "treow", meaning tree.
The earliest recorded spelling of the surname Plumtree dates back to the 14th century, with variations in spelling including Plumtres and Plumptree. The first recorded instance of the name was Richard de Plumtre, who was documented in Nottingham in 1305.
The Plumtree surname is relatively uncommon, found scattered throughout England, with some descendants migrating to other English-speaking countries over the years.
Famous bearers of the Plumtree name include Thomas Plumtree, an English cricketer who played for Nottinghamshire in the late 19th century. The name Plumtree also gained recognition in popular culture with the release of "The Last of the Plumtree" album by the British band Florence + The Machine in 2011.
The Plumtree family crest features a distinctive image of a plum tree with ripe fruit. It symbolizes growth, nourishment, and strength.
There are approximately 449 people named Plumtree in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Plumtree.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Harry
- Ian
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Robert
- Stuart
- Timothy
Female
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Kerry
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Sharon