PIGMAN

Occupational

Meaning

A person who tends or raises pigs.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'pig' (swine) combined with 'man' (person), indicating an occupational role. The surname reflects the medieval practice of naming individuals by their occupation.

About the PIGMAN Surname

An occupational surname indicating someone who worked with pigs, likely in a farming or herding capacity. The name reflects the importance of pig husbandry in medieval English society.

Distribution

Scattered throughout England and English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable bearers

People with the PIGMAN Surname

G.W. PIGMAN

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