Pitman

Meaning

A surname derived from an occupational term for a worker in a pit, particularly a coal miner or quarryman.

Etymology

Pitman combines 'pit' (from Old English 'pytt') with 'man', referring to someone who worked in pits. The surname originated in mining and quarrying regions of England, particularly in areas with coal extraction.

About the Pitman Surname

Pitman is an occupational surname reflecting the importance of mining and quarrying in English industrial history. The name is particularly associated with coal-mining communities.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, particularly in mining regions, and among English-speaking populations in North America and Australia.

Notable Bearers

Isaac Pitman (English inventor of shorthand), Roy Pitman (British naval officer)

People with the Pitman Surname