Master (surname)

Master is a surname, mainly found in the Gujarat and Maharastra regions of India. It is held by Zoroastrians of the Parsi communities in the area, mostly residing in Mumbai, Nashik and Pune and the southern Gujarat cities of Surat and Navsari. It is a Parsi occupational name for someone who was a master of his craft, from the English last name master.

Notable people

 * Edith Master (1932–2013), Jewish-American equestrian
 * Edward Master (1610–1691), English politician
 * Inzimamul Master (born 1994 ), Botswana cricketer
 * John Master (1637–c.1680), English physician
 * John Master (MP), for Sandwich
 * Richard Master, 16th-century English physician
 * Robert Master (1794–1867), Archdeacon of Manchester, England
 * Sadiris Master (died 1958), Sri Lankan musician and actor
 * Sheridan F. Master (1869–1927), American politician
 * Sir Streynsham Master (1640–1724), English colonial administrator
 * Thomas Chester-Master (1815–1899), Member of Parliament (MP) for Cirencester 1837–1844
 * Thomas Chester-Master (1841–1914), MP for Cirencester 1878–1885, 1892–1893
 * Sir William Master (MP for Cirencester) (1600–1662), English politician
 * William Master (author) (1627–1684), his son, English divine and writer
 * William Master (MP for Ipswich), 14th-century English politician