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 529
Agricultural Labourer 196
Dress Maker 41
House Servant 38
Labourer 33
Servant 31
Laundress 29
Carter 24
Carpenter 24
Farm Labourer 23
General Servant 19
House Keeper 18
Gardener 17
Butcher 16
Coal Miner 13
Shoe Maker 12
Grocer 10
Wife 10
Mason 9
Errand Boy 9
Farmers Son 9
Bricklayer 9
Blacksmith 9
Labourer Wife 8
Nurse 8

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