Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BADMAN
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BADMAN. Bead-man, O. E., from ASax. hiddan. One who prays for another. The word is more commonly written " beadsman."
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English