TheNameDBPleasant
DescriptiveMeaning
A descriptive surname indicating a pleasant or agreeable person or location.
Etymology
From Old French 'plaisant,' derived from 'plaisir' meaning 'to please.' The surname may have originated as a personal characteristic descriptor or a topographic reference to a pleasant location.
About the Pleasant Surname
A descriptive surname likely applied to individuals known for pleasant demeanor or living in pleasant surroundings. The name reflects medieval naming conventions that used personality traits or environmental characteristics.
Distribution
Found primarily in the United States and United Kingdom, with scattered occurrences in other English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers