Pittman

Meaning

A variant of Pitman, referring to a worker in a pit or coal mine.

Etymology

Pittman is an alternative spelling of Pitman, combining 'pit' with 'man' to denote an occupational role. The double 't' spelling may reflect regional pronunciation variations or scribal practices.

About the Pittman Surname

Pittman is an English variant spelling of Pitman with the same occupational origins. The name is more commonly found in American records than its single-t counterpart.

Distribution

Found primarily in the United States and England, with particular concentrations in former mining regions and the American South.

Notable Bearers

Barbara Pittman (American rockabilly singer), Robert Pittman (American media executive)

People with the Pittman Surname