How common is the Pittman surname?

There are approximately 22,000 people with the surname Pittman in the United States.

Are there Pittman soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 783 soldiers with the Pittman surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Pittman mean?

The surname Pittman means "A variant of Pitman, referring to a worker in a pit or coal mine.". It is of English origin.

Occupational

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 & Frequency

Estimated 22,000 bearers in the United States #833 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Pittman Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Pittman Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 16th century England
Estimated Bearers: 22,000

War Records

783 soldiers with the Pittman surname found in Civil War records.

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