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The Predmore surname in England is of Norman origins, thought to have originally been a nickname from the Old French "prud’homme" meaning "wise man."

Early Origins of the Predmore family

The surname Predmore was first found in Wiltshire, and Surrey. where Gilbert Prodhome or Prudume was on record in the Pipe Rolls in the 12th century. The name Roger Prodomme or Prodhomme was recorded in the Feet of Fines of Essex in 1284, and in 1326. The place named Pridhamsleigh, in Devon is named for John Prodhomme, who lived there in 1281. Like many Norman names, Predmore made its way to Scotland, where the first record of the name was of Willelmus Prodomme of Scotia, a mercator who had safe conduct to England in 1373.

Early History of the Predmore family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Predmore research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1454, 1476, 1597, 1609, 1675, 1687, 1708, 1709 and 1737 are included under the topic Early Predmore History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Predmore Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Prudholm, Prudham, Prodhamn, Proudhome, Prudholme, Prudhome, Prodomme, Purdomme, Purdon, Purdholm and many more.

Early Notables of the Predmore family

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Predmore Ranking

In the United States, the name Predmore is the 14,508th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Ireland Migration of the Predmore family to Ireland

Some of the Predmore family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 105 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


United States Predmore migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Predmore Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Cyril Predmore, aged 19, who settled in America from Coventry, in 1892
  • Foracd Predmore, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States from Coventry, in 1892
Predmore Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mariane Predmore, aged 41, who landed in America, in 1908
  • Samuel Predmore, aged 47, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
  • Filipine Predmore, aged 48, who landed in America, in 1910
  • Joseph Predmore, aged 23, who landed in America, in 1917
  • Mabel A. Predmore, aged 43, who immigrated to America, in 1920
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Predmore (post 1700) +

  • Carolyn E Predmore, American professor at Manhattan College
  • Zachary Predmore, American researcher with the RAND Corporation
  • Lance Predmore (b. 1975), American actor from Bellefontaine, Ohio, known for ThanksKilling (2008) and Hellementary: An Education in Death (2009)
  • Bill Predmore, American assistant director, known for Bill Nye, the Science Guy (1993)
  • Kindra Predmore, American production designer, known for It's Time, The Murder Tapes (2019) and Battle at Versailles (2016)
  • J. W. Predmore, American early settler to Minnesota, eponym of Predmore, an unincorporated community in Olmsted County in 1891
  • Teresa Predmore, American co-founder of OL Reign, an American professional women's soccer team based in Seattle, Washington in 2012


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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