Pittman
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pittman
Pittman is an English occupational surname derived from "pit" and "man," originally denoting someone who worked in or near a pit, such as a coal miner or quarry worker.
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Etymology
Pittman is an English occupational surname derived from "pit" and "man," originally denoting someone who worked in or near a pit, such as a coal miner or quarry worker. The name emerged during the Middle Ages in England and became particularly common in mining regions during the Industrial Revolution.
Pittman currently ranks #3,614 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1949.
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