Podmore

Podmore is a British surname that originates from the county of Staffordshire in the West Midlands region of England. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English words "pod", meaning peapod, and "mor", meaning marsh or moor, suggesting that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a marshy area where peapods grew abundantly.

The first recorded instance of the surname Podmore dates back to the 13th century in the Staffordshire region. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with Podmores now residing in various countries around the world.

Members of the Podmore family have been involved in a variety of occupations over the years, including farming, pottery, and other trades common in the Staffordshire area. The surname has also been linked to notable individuals in different fields, such as art, literature, and academia.

Today, the surname Podmore continues to be found in different regions of the UK, with descendants of the original Podmore family carrying on the name and contributing to various aspects of British society. The name's long history and regional significance make it a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 2,088 people named Podmore in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,063rd most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Podmore.

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
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Neil
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Amanda
  • Anne
  • Carole
  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Emma
  • Jacqueline
  • Jane
  • Linda
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Rachel
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

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