PRIDMORE
Pridmore
Pridmore is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, primarily found in the Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Old English words "pridd" meaning pasture or meadow, and "mor" meaning moor or marsh. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname likely resided near or worked in areas characterised by meadows or marshlands.
The earliest instances of the surname Pridmore can be traced back to the 16th century in records from Worcestershire and Warwickshire, indicating the geographic distribution of the family name. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Pridmore have been recorded in various historical documents, including parish records, census data, and land records, reflecting their presence in different parts of England.
Throughout its history, the Pridmore surname has undergone various spellings and forms, such as Pridemore, Pridemer, and Prideamore, due to the phonetic nature of English language evolution.
Today, individuals with the surname Pridmore can be found across the United Kingdom, as well as in other English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, often as a result of historical migrations and relocations.
The Pridmore name carries with it a sense of familial heritage and regional significance, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames and their associated histories.
There are approximately 1,344 people named Pridmore in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,849th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Pridmore.
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
- Paul
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Charlotte
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gemma
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Susan