PULMAN
Pulman
The surname Pulman is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "pul" meaning "pool" or "stream". It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a pool or stream.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Pulman dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Norfolk. Over the centuries, the surname has spread across various regions of England.
Families with the surname Pulman have been involved in a range of occupations, including agriculture, trade, and services. They have been known to have resided in rural areas as well as urban centres.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Pulman include George Edmund Street, an eminent Victorian architect, and Anthony Pulman, a renowned journalist and author.
Today, the surname Pulman remains relatively uncommon but continues to be present in the British population, representing a lineage with deep roots in the country's history.
Typical given names associated with the Pulman surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Leslie
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Tim
- Tony
- William
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Joyce
- Katherine
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 682 people named Pulman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,881st most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Pulman.
Famous people named Pulman
- John Pulman - Snooker player (1923 to 1998)
- Jack Pulman - Screenwriter, television writer (1925 to 1979)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.