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

Chatman, 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 Chatman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chatman in America

Chatman is the 2355th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chatman surname appeared 15,473 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Chatman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chatman 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 Chatman

The surname Chatman has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cete" and "mann," which translate to "cottage" and "man," respectively. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived in a small, rural dwelling or worked as a cottager.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where it is listed as "Chatmanne." This spelling variation indicates the fluidity of surnames during that time period and the influence of regional dialects on their evolution.

Over the centuries, the name has taken on various spellings, including Chatman, Chattman, Chetman, and Cheteman. Some of these variants may have originated from specific locations or regions where the name was prevalent.

In the 16th century, the Chatman name was found in the parish records of Gloucestershire, suggesting a strong presence in that area. This connection to Gloucestershire is further reinforced by the existence of the village of Chatman's Hill, which likely took its name from an early settler or landowner with the surname.

One notable individual bearing the Chatman name was John Chatman, a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England, who lived in the late 17th century. His trade and maritime ventures contributed to the city's prosperity during that era.

Another historically significant figure was Sir Robert Chatman, a member of Parliament for the borough of Southwark in the mid-18th century. He played a role in shaping political discourse and legislation during his time in office.

In the 19th century, the name appeared in the records of the East India Company, with William Chatman serving as a captain in the company's maritime fleet. His voyages to the Indian subcontinent and other parts of Asia were instrumental in facilitating trade and cultural exchange.

Reverend Thomas Chatman, born in 1820, was a prominent clergyman in the Church of England. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire for over three decades and was known for his dedication to his parish and community.

Finally, in the early 20th century, the artist and illustrator Edith Chatman gained recognition for her intricate woodcut prints and book illustrations. Her works often depicted scenes from rural English life and celebrated the beauty of the countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chatman

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

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

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