SUGAR
Sugar
Sugar is a British surname of uncertain origin. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "Sugre," meaning sweet. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone with a sweet temperament or used for someone who worked with or made sugar.
Distribution: The surname Sugar is not among the most common surnames in the United Kingdom, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name. The name may be more prevalent in certain regions or communities.
Notable Individuals:
- Alan Sugar: A British business magnate, media personality, and political advisor, best known for founding the electronics company Amstrad.
Variants: Variants of the surname Sugar include Sugre, Sugger and Suger.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. (2008) A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Redmonds, G. (2002) Surnames in the United Kingdom. The History Press.
There are approximately 315 people named Sugar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Sugar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Benjamin
- Brian
- Craig
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- John
- Maurice
- Michael
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Gertrude
- Grace
- Harriet
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Louise
- Michaela
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Susan
- Vivienne
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.