Pitman Family Crest & Name History

Some records give Pittman; others give Pitman. Both point to the same English family name. The name is usually explained as “Dweller by a pit or hollow”.

Pitman and Pittman

Without the “t” of Pittman, Pitman is a simpler written form of the same name. You may also find the name written Pittmann.

In the 2010 US Census, 7,789 Americans gave Pitman as their last name (rank 4,549).

Heraldry and the Pitman name

There is no single Pitman family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Pitman family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.