PULESTON
Puleston
The surname Puleston is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English personal name "Peot(a)l", meaning "pot" or "vessel", and the Old English word "tun", meaning "enclosure" or "settlement". The name is believed to have originated in Staffordshire, England, and is associated with the Puleston family who were prominent landowners in the region during the medieval period.
The Puleston family held land in the village of Puleston near the town of Wrexham in Wales, where they built Puleston Hall, a medieval manor house that still stands today. The family was known for their role in local governance and their connections to the nobility, including the house of Tudor.
Over the centuries, the surname Puleston has spread throughout England and beyond, with descendants establishing branches of the family in other parts of the country and in the former British colonies. Notable individuals bearing the surname Puleston have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, law, and the military.
Today, the surname Puleston is relatively rare but continues to be borne by individuals who trace their ancestry back to the original Puleston family of Staffordshire. The name is a testament to the family's long history and enduring legacy in the region and beyond.
There are approximately 261 people named Puleston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Puleston.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Keith
- Lee
- Michael
- Neil
- Richard
- Roy
- Sean
- Steven
- Tim
Female
- Deborah
- Freda
- Gillian
- Kayleigh
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Tracy