BEAMAN
Beaman
Beaman is a surname of English origin, believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Bēman", meaning "trumpet" or "horn". The use of occupational surnames was common in medieval England, and it is likely that the surname Beaman originally referred to a horn-blower or trumpeter.
Etymology
The surname Beaman is thought to have originated in the 12th century in England. The personal name "Bēman" evolved into the surname Beaman over time, reflecting the hereditary nature of surnames in English culture.
Distribution
The surname Beaman is relatively uncommon, with the highest concentration found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. It is also found in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, where it was likely introduced by British immigrants.
Notable Bearers
- Simon Beaman (b. 1985) - British professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several clubs in England.
- Hannah Beaman (b. 1990) - British artist known for her contemporary paintings and installations.
References
- Hanks, Patrick, editor. Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press, 2003.
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1991.
There are approximately 1,326 people named Beaman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,913th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Beaman.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Carol
- Clare
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Julia
- Julie
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sally
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
- Beeman
- Beaumont
- Bement
- Baima
- Baman
- Bahman
- Bamane
- Bahmani
- Bama
- Bamania
- Bamin
- Bamman
- Bammann
- Bammant
- Bamon
- Banman
- Banmann
- Bauman
- Baumane
- Baumann
- Bawman
- Bawmann
- Bayman
- Baymen
- Baymon
- Beamand
- Beamant
- Beamar
- Beamen
- Beament
- Beamin
- Beamon
- Beauman
- Beaumon
- Beemen
- Behman
- Beimen
- Bema
- Beman
- Bemand
- Bemant
- Bemas
- Bemen
- Bemman
- Bemmon
- Benman
- Beuman
- Beyman
- Beymon
- Bhaman
- Biamino
- Boaman
- Boemen
- Bohman
- Bohmann
- Boman
- Bomani
- Bomen
- Bomman
- Booman
- Bouman
- Bouwman
- Boweman
- Bowman
- Bowmann
- Bowmen
- Bowmon
- Boyman
- Buhmann
- Buman
- Bumann
- Byman
- Behmane
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