PURSGLOVE
Pursglove
Pursglove is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "pyrs" meaning pear tree and "glof" meaning a ditch or a hollow. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a pear tree in a hollow.
The surname Pursglove has been documented in England since the medieval period. The Pursglove family has historical ties to the county of Derbyshire, particularly in the area around Tideswell where they were landowners and prominent figures in the local community.
Notably, William Pursglove (c. 1459 - 1579) was a prominent clergyman during the reign of King Henry VIII and Queen Mary I. He was a benefactor of the local church and his name is commemorated in various historical records.
The Pursglove name continues to be found in various regions of England and beyond, carried by descendants of the original family or adopted by individuals unrelated to the historical lineage.
The Pursglove surname represents a fascinating connection to England's medieval history and the enduring legacy of its ancestral families.
There are approximately 650 people named Pursglove in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Pursglove.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- Colin
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Richard
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Caroline
- Emma
- Jean
- Katherine
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Melanie
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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