DEDMAN
Dedman
Origin and Meaning
Dedman is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English name "Deddaman," meaning "dedicated man." The surname is occupational in nature, indicating a person who had a religious role in a community.
History
The Dedman surname dates back to medieval England, where individuals with this name were likely associated with religious institutions such as churches or monasteries. Over time, the name spread throughout the country and became established as a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Distribution
The Dedman surname is relatively rare, with concentrations in different regions of England. Historical records show that Dedman families have been found in counties such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
Notable Individuals
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Edward Dedman (1803–1894): An English landowner and politician, known for his contributions to local governance in Norfolk.
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Sarah Dedman (b. 1975): A British artist renowned for her innovative use of mixed media in contemporary art.
Variants
Variants of the Dedman surname include Deddman, Dedmon, and Dedeman, each reflecting different regional pronunciations and spellings over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,464 people named Dedman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,447th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Dedman.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Heather
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Deadman
- Dedmon
- Deadmon
- Deddman
- Dadman
- Deadmen
- Dedanan
- Dedmen
- Deedman
- Dettman
- Dettmann
- Didman
- Didmon
- Dietman
- Dietmann
- Diteman
- Ditman
- Dittman
- Dittmann
- Dodman
- Doodman
- Dudman
- Tadman
- Tateman
- Tatman
- Tattman
- Teatman
- Teddyman
- Tedman
- Teideman
- Teidman
- Tettman
- Tiddeman
- Tiddiman
- Tideman
- Tidemann
- Tidiman
- Tidman
- Tidyman
- Tiedeman
- Tiedemann
- Tiediman
- Tiedman
- Titman
- Tittman
- Toddman
- Todman
- Tootman
- Totman
- Tottman
- Tudman
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.