Pridmore

Pridmore is a surname of English origin. It is a locational name, derived from a place name meaning "a woodland clearing overgrown with privet trees." The place name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "prifet," referring to the privet shrub, and "mor," meaning moor or open waste ground.

The surname Pridmore is relatively uncommon and can be found primarily in England. Variations of the surname may include Pridmoor. Genealogical records suggest that the name has been in existence since at least the 16th century. Individuals with the surname Pridmore have been found across various professions and social classes.