occupational name

noun

A name, especially a surname — such as Smith or Taylor — that is derived from an occupation, presumably that of a distant ancestor.

Similar
occupational surname
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Meanings

nounoccupational name (plural occupational names)

plural occupational names

  1. human sciencesA name, especially a surname — such as Smith or Taylor — that is derived from an occupation, presumably that of a distant ancestor.

    Synonyms: occupational surname

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA name, especially a surname — such as Smith or Taylor — that is derived from an occupation, presumably that of a distant ancestor.

Similar
occupational surname
Also see
occupational surnameprofessionym

Translations

Finnish ammattinimi
  • ammattinimisurname derived from occupation
Cite this entry
APA

occupational name. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/occupational%20name

MLA

“occupational name.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/occupational%20name. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “occupational name,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/occupational%20name.

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