Potter

Surname
Meaning
Occupational surname for a maker of pottery.
Origin
English
Nationality
English
Letters
6
Popularity
#45
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Famous People with the Potter Surname

Beatrix Potter (author), Harry Potter (fictional character), Dennis Potter (playwright)

Migration History

The surname Potter has spread through migration, trade, and diaspora communities and is now found in multiple countries.

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