Where does the last name Masters come from?

Question

My last name is Masters. I just want to know where the name came from?

Answer 1

This is what www.ancestry.com has to say about your name,

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English: short form of Jeffrey, now commonly used as an independent given name, especially in America.

Masters Name Meaning and History

English: patronymic from Master. Reaney notes the medieval example atte Maysters (1327), and suggests this might have denoted someone who lived at a master’s house, a master’s servant or perhaps an apprentice.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

It is of German/Franco origin.  It is interesting to note that your name came in to fashion after a notorious royal house split and thereafter became the Masters and the Baters.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.