Waughman

Waughman is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Waga" or "Wagga," which means a person who bends or curves. The addition of the suffix "-man" denotes a connection to a particular occupation or status, suggesting that an ancestor of the Waughman family may have been associated with a profession related to bending or curving.

The surname Waughman is relatively rare but can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom. Over the centuries, the family name has likely undergone changes in spelling and pronunciation, resulting in variations such as Waghman or Woughman.

Members of the Waughman family may have been involved in a range of occupations, reflecting the diverse opportunities available in different historical periods. These occupations could have included craftsmen, farmers, traders, or even landowners, depending on the economic and social context of the time.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Waughman can be found in different parts of the world, with some branches of the family possibly having emigrated to countries such as Australia, Canada, or the United States. The name continues to be a reminder of the ancestral roots and heritage of those who proudly bear it.

There are approximately 202 people named Waughman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Waughman.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Duncan
  • Gary
  • James
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Shane
  • Simon

Female

  • Claire
  • Eileen
  • Emily
  • Geraldine
  • Lorraine
  • Megan
  • Pauline
  • Susan
  • Tracy
  • 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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