Masters Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Masters Name Meaning: Originates from the word 'magister' (of Latin origin) meaning someone important or in charge.

A surname of Latin origin which became more widely used after the Norman Invasion. May have been a name given to someone in charge of a number of men or amount of land.

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Surname Distribution

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Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Masters Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Masters family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 428
Agricultural Labourer 181
House Servant 68
Labourer 64
Servant 43
Dress Maker 41
Farm Labourer 37
Glover 30
At Home 28
Pauper 27
Annuitant 25
General Servant 20
Carpenter 18
Gardener 16
Nurse 13
Mason 13
Cordwainer 13
Cook 12
Blacksmith 12
Scholar At Home 12
Farmer 12
Butcher 11
Laundress 11
Tailor 11
Farm Servant 10

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