WADMAN
Wadman
The surname Wadman is of English origin, deriving from the Old English pre-7th Century personal name "Waedmund". The name "Waedmund" is composed of the elements "waed", meaning "to go", and "mund", which translates to "protection" or "hand". Therefore, the original meaning of the name can be interpreted as "protector who goes".
The Wadman surname is widely distributed in the United Kingdom, particularly in the southern regions such as London, Surrey, and Kent. Over the centuries, the surname has evolved and taken on various forms such as Waddams, Wademan, and Waddemane.
Notable individuals bearing the Wadman surname have made contributions in various fields, including but not limited to literature, academics, and arts. The name Wadman continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its familial heritage and significance within British society.
There are approximately 442 people named Wadman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Wadman.
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
- David
- Jamie
- John
- Marcel
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Roger
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Dolly
- Emily
- Jane
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kim
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Teresa
- Tracey
- Victoria
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