WENMAN
Wenman
Wenman is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. This surname is locational, deriving from the old English pre-7th Century "Winmaere's Land" or "Winman's Land", which are ancient dialectal variations. The first recording of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Wenmena". The name has since evolved into various forms, including Winman, Wenman, Wenmen, and Weinman.
The Wenman family has a long history dating back to medieval times and has been associated with Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding areas. Notable bearers of the surname include Sir Richard Wenman, a 16th-century landowner and Member of Parliament.
Over the centuries, the Wenman name has spread across England and beyond, with descendants emigrating to other parts of the British Empire and the wider world.
Today, the surname Wenman is relatively uncommon but retains its historical significance and connection to English heritage.
There are approximately 734 people named Wenman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,349th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Wenman.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Geoffrey
- James
- John
- Justin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Joanna
- Linda
- Paula
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan