TODMAN
Todman
Todman is a British surname of Old Norse origin, derived from the personal name "Töði," meaning fox. The name Todman is predominantly found in regions with Viking influence, particularly in areas of England where Scandinavian settlement occurred.
Origins
The surname Todman can be traced back to the medieval period in Britain and has evolved over time to its current form. It likely originated in Scandinavia before being brought to England during the Viking invasions and subsequent settlement.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Todman is relatively rare, with most bearers of the name located in the southern regions of England. Variants of the Todman surname include Todmansen, Todmanson, and Todmund.
Notable Individuals
- John Todman (1822-1896): A prominent merchant and philanthropist in Victorian England, known for his contributions to local charities and social causes.
- Sarah Todman (b. 1975): A British artist known for her innovative use of mixed media in her contemporary sculptures.
Legacy
The Todman surname is a reminder of the Viking heritage that has influenced British culture and society. Despite its relatively small numbers, the Todman family name has left its mark on various fields, from business to the arts, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 542 people named Todman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Todman.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- William
Female
- Brenda
- Catherine
- Christine
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Victoria
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
- Tadman
- Tudman
- Totman
- Tidman
- Tiedman
- Toddman
- Tedman
- Dadman
- Deadman
- Deadmen
- Deadmon
- Deddman
- Dedman
- Dedmen
- Dedmon
- Deedman
- Dettman
- Dettmann
- Didman
- Didmon
- Dietman
- Dietmann
- Diteman
- Ditman
- Dittman
- Dittmann
- Dodman
- Doodman
- Dudman
- Tateman
- Tatman
- Tattman
- Teatman
- Teddyman
- Teideman
- Teidman
- Tettman
- Tiddeman
- Tiddiman
- Tideman
- Tidemann
- Tidiman
- Tidyman
- Tiedeman
- Tiedemann
- Tiediman
- Titman
- Tittman
- Tootman
- Tottman
- Tydman
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.