MADDAMS
Maddams
Maddams is a surname of British origin, with its earliest traces found in the county of Norfolk in the East of England. The name is derived from the given name "Madde," a medieval short form of the name "Matthew," meaning "Gift of God."
The Maddams surname is considered to be primarily found in England, particularly in the southern and eastern regions. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
The surname Maddams has variations in spellings such as Madams, Madams, or Madams, reflecting the fluidity of English spelling conventions over time.
Individuals bearing the surname Maddams have been recorded in various historical documents, such as parish registers, census records, and military rolls. The name has been associated with a diverse range of professions and occupations, reflecting the historical patterns of British economic and social life.
Today, the surname Maddams continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world, reflecting the enduring connections to British heritage and history.
There are approximately 543 people named Maddams in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Maddams.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Clive
- David
- Ian
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Terry
Female
- Anne
- Charlotte
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Mandy
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Tina