SINGER
Singer
Singer is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "sangere," meaning someone who sings. The surname has been found in records dating back to the Middle Ages, and is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a singer, chorister, or musician.
The Singer surname has various spelling variations, including Sangster and Songster.
Notable individuals with the surname Singer include:
- Isaac Merritt Singer: American inventor and businessman, known for founding the Singer Sewing Machine Company.
- Peter Singer: Australian moral philosopher and author, known for his work in the fields of bioethics and animal rights.
- Lucian Singer: British actor, known for his stage and screen performances.
The Singer surname has spread across the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries, with its bearers contributing to various fields such as music, business, and academia.
Typical given names associated with the Singer surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anna
- Anne
- Barbara
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Kerry
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 3,276 people named Singer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,771st most common surname in Britain. Around 50 in a million people in Britain are named Singer.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Singer
- Bryan Singer - American film director, writer and producer
- André Singer - Film producer
- Campbell Singer - Actor (1909 to 1976)
- Hans Singer - German economist (1910 to 2006)
- Jeff Singer - Musician
- Newton is the stage name for the UK firefighter turned pop singer - UK firefighter turned pop singer
- Aubrey Singer - Broadcasting and film executive (1927 to 2007)
- Charles Singer - Historian of science (1876 to 1960)
- This article refers to the record singer. - Singer, born 1885 (1885 to 1976)
- Mortimer Singer - Anglo-American landowner and philanthropist (1863 to 1929)
- Jimmy Singer - Welsh football player (1937 to 2010)
- Dorothea Waley Singer - Historian (1882 to 1964)
- Morgan Singer - Royal Navy admiral (1864 to 1938)
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.