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

Deadmon, 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 Deadmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deadmon in America

Deadmon is the 70645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deadmon surname appeared 277 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 Deadmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deadmon 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 Deadmon

The surname DEADMON is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "dead" and "mann," suggesting an association with a person who worked as an undertaker or handled the deceased. The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 14th century.

One of the earliest known references to the DEADMON surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1327, which mentions a John Deadmon as a resident of the village of Evesham. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in this region.

In the 15th century, records indicate that a family bearing the DEADMON surname resided in the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. A notable individual from this lineage was Thomas DEADMON, born in 1472, who served as a local magistrate and landowner.

The DEADMON surname also appears in various historical records from the 16th century, including the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, where a William DEADMON is listed as having been married in 1587.

During the 17th century, the DEADMON name gained prominence in the city of London, with several individuals achieving notable status. One such figure was Robert DEADMON (1612-1685), a successful merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the rebuilding efforts after the Great Fire of London.

Another notable DEADMON from this period was Elizabeth DEADMON (1638-1712), a renowned poet and playwright who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of mortality and the human condition.

As the centuries progressed, the DEADMON surname continued to spread across various regions of England, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

One particularly influential figure was Sir William DEADMON (1812-1897), a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His teachings and writings had a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of the 19th century.

The DEADMON surname has a rich and diverse history, with its origins rooted in the medieval period of England. Despite its morbid connotations, individuals bearing this name have left their mark across various facets of society, contributing to the cultural and intellectual fabric of their respective eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deadmon

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

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

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