REGISTER
Register
Origin and Meaning
Register is a British surname of English origin derived from the Middle English word register, meaning to enter or record. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a register keeper or clerk responsible for maintaining records or official documents.
Distribution and Population
The surname Register is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with most occurrences being found in England. It does not rank highly in the list of most common surnames in the country.
Notable Individuals
- John Register: A fictional character in British literature known for his meticulous record-keeping abilities.
- Emily Register: A renowned genealogist specialising in tracing British family histories.
Variants
Variants of the surname Register include Regester and Ragster.
There are approximately 122 people named Register in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Register.
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
- Barrie
- Brent
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Piers
- Richard
- Tim
- Timothy
Female
- Audrey
- Carly
- Catherine
- Cheryl
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Jessica
- Juliet
- Lynsey
- Paula
- Pauline
- Wendy