Medieval Surnames and names are often derived from Trades, Crafts and Professions Here are some examples of common Medieval names surnames and their often forgotten origins!
Archer | A professional Archer | Gardner | A gardener |
Bailey | A bailiff | Hooper | Fitted hoops on barrels |
Carter | A cart maker | Kellogg | Fitted hoops on barrels |
Carver | A sculptor | Machin | A stone worker |
Chaplin | A chaplain | Naylor | A nail maker |
Chandler | A candle maker | Proctor | A steward |
Cooper | A barrel maker | Redman | A thatcher (reed man) |
Day | A dairy worker | Sawyer | A wood sawer |
Fletcher | An arrow maker | Trinder | A wheel maker |
Frobisher | Polished armour and swords | Ward | A watchman |
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Medieval Names
Medieval Names