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 1,074
Agricultural Labourer 158
Labourer 67
Dress Maker 46
General Labourer 44
Domestic Servant 43
Laundress 35
General Servant 29
Carpenter 28
Annuitant 23
Charwoman 21
No Occupation 21
Glover 21
Tailor 20
Farm Labourer 19
Bricklayer 18
House Keeper 18
General Servant Domestic 17
Farmers Son 17
Gardener 16
Coal Miner 16
Cook Domestic Servant 14
Butcher 13
Servant 13
Cook 11

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