Pittman Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Pittman last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Pittman last name
Meaning of the Pittman last name: dweller by a pit or hollow. Pittman was a name for someone who lived by a pit or hollow, joining the old words for "pit" and "man". Clay pits, gravel pits and natural hollows were everyday landmarks in the countryside. The name is most frequent in Somerset, Dorset and Devon, where Pitman is also common. A curious detail: Isaac Pitman, creator of a famous shorthand system, spelled his name with a single t.
Arms associated with the Pittman name
Animals on English shields were chosen for the qualities they stood for, such as the lion for courage, a tradition seen in arms used by Pittman families.
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Pittman name FAQ
What does the Pittman name mean?
Dweller by a pit or hollow. Common variants include Pitman, Pitts, Pittmann.
Where does the Pittman surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Pittman coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Pittman coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.