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

Charman, 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 Charman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Charman in America

Charman is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Charman surname appeared 237 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 Charman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Charman to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Charman

The surname Charman has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cerre," meaning to turn or bend, and "mann," meaning a man or person. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation such as a turner or cartwright.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Carueman." This entry, from the county of Shropshire, provides evidence that the name was present in England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, including "Chareman," "Charemannus," and "Charreman." These variations likely reflected regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

The surname Charman is also closely linked to several place names in England, such as Charmanstre in Dorset and Charmansleigh in Devon. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the surname or vice versa.

One notable historical figure with the surname Charman was John Charman, born in 1568 in London. He was a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Skinners, serving as its Master in 1619.

In the 17th century, William Charman (1628-1692) was a respected clergyman and author. He served as the rector of Meonstoke in Hampshire and published several religious works, including "The Resurrection Rescued from the Soldiers' Calumnies" in 1675.

The 18th century saw the rise of Richard Charman (1732-1811), a renowned English architect. He designed several notable buildings, including the Bargate Monument in Southampton and the Customs House in Poole, Dorset.

In the field of literature, Charles Charman (1828-1891) was a notable English poet and playwright. His works included "The Heart of Love" and "The Sacrifice," both published in the mid-19th century.

Another distinguished individual with the Charman surname was Sir John Charman (1884-1967), a British army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross for his bravery during World War I. He was born in Edenbridge, Kent, and served in the Royal Army Service Corps.

While the Charman surname may have originated from a humble occupation, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, leaving a lasting impact in fields such as commerce, religion, architecture, literature, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Charman

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

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 Charman 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Charman has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Charman was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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