Oakman

Oakman is a British surname with English origins, derived from the Old English words "ac," meaning oak tree, and "mann," meaning man. The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near an oak tree or as an occupational name for someone who worked with oak wood.

The Oakman surname is found throughout England, with concentrations in regions where oak trees were prevalent, such as the English countryside and woodland areas. Variants of the surname may include variations in spelling such as Oake, Oaken, or Okeman.

Individuals bearing the Oakman surname have contributed to various fields and professions throughout British history. As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of Oakman may have evolved over time as families spread to different regions and occupations changed.

Today, the Oakman surname continues to be present in British society, reflecting the enduring connection to the natural landscape and traditional trades of England.

There are approximately 673 people named Oakman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,981st most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Oakman.

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
  • David
  • Martin
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Stephen

Female

  • Anne
  • Annette
  • Claire
  • Danielle
  • Emma
  • Jacqueline
  • Joan
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tina
  • Trudy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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