Find out how popular the last name Beatman is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Beatman.

Beatman, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Beatman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beatman in America

Beatman is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beatman surname appeared 113 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Beatman.

The history of the last name Beatman

The surname Beatman is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "beat" and "mann," which together translate to "beater man" or "drummer." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname referring to someone who played a drum or beat a rhythm, perhaps in a military or ceremonial context.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Beatman surname appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1190, which mention a certain Robert Beatman as a landowner in the region. Another early reference can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which list a John Beatman as a taxpayer.

During the medieval period, the surname Beatman was primarily concentrated in the northern counties of England, such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Northumberland. Variations in spelling were common, with forms like Beateman, Beteman, and Beattman also appearing in historical records.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Beatman surname was Sir William Beatman (c. 1510-1578), a wealthy merchant and landowner from York. He served as Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1558 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I in recognition of his loyal service to the crown.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Thomas Beatman (1670-1745), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, from 1724 until his death. He was known for his contributions to religious scholarship and his efforts to promote education in the university.

In the 18th century, the Beatman family established a presence in the county of Norfolk, where they owned substantial land and property. One noteworthy member from this branch was Sir George Beatman (1745-1823), a distinguished naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

As the centuries passed, the Beatman surname gradually spread across various regions of England, with pockets of families settling in counties such as Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Somerset. However, the name remained relatively uncommon and was never among the most prevalent surnames in the country.

While the Beatman surname is of English origin, it is worth noting that variations of the name can also be found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over time. However, the specific histories and origins of these variants may differ from the English lineage discussed here.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beatman

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Beatman.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Beatman was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Beatman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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