Wademan

Wademan is an English locational surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'wæddan' meaning 'ford' or 'a ford where travelers cross a watercourse'. Hence, the surname likely denotes that the original bearer lived near or worked at a ford.

The surname Wademan is believed to have originated in East Anglia, a region in Eastern England. It is common in Norfolk and Suffolk, where numerous churches and landscapes have ford crossings that may have given rise to the surname.

The first recordings of the surname Wademan date back to the late 13th century in England. Variants of the surname include Waddeman, Waddiman, and Wadham, among others.

The Wademan family name has a rich history in British culture with notable individuals carrying this surname associated with various fields such as literature, agriculture, and commerce.

Today, the surname Wademan remains relatively uncommon but carries a sense of heritage and connection to the historical landscape of England.

There are approximately 104 people named Wademan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wademan.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Gareth
  • George
  • John
  • Mark
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Walter

Female

  • Amanda
  • Britt
  • Gemma
  • Hilda
  • Joyce
  • Julie
  • Kate
  • Katie
  • Nicola
  • Pamela

Similar and related surnames

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