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

Dearman, 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 Dearman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dearman in America

Dearman is the 8230th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dearman surname appeared 4,030 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dearman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dearman 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 Dearman

The surname Dearman is of English origin, deriving from the medieval given name "Dereman." This name was a combination of the Old English elements "deor," meaning "beloved" or "precious," and "man," meaning "person." It is believed to have originated in the county of Somerset in the south-west of England during the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, where a person named Radulfus Derman is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during this period, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

The Dearman name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Derman is listed. These historical records provide valuable insights into the early distribution and prevalence of the surname in different regions of England.

In the 16th century, the name is found in the parish records of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, where a Thomas Dearman was recorded in 1543. This spelling variation, closer to the modern form, suggests the gradual standardization of the name over time.

One notable bearer of the Dearman surname was John Dearman, a prominent Puritan minister born in 1564 in Brinsworth, Yorkshire. He served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham and was known for his staunch religious beliefs and writings.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Dearman, a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Hull during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He played a crucial role in the economic and civic affairs of the town, serving as its mayor in 1619.

In the literary realm, John Dearman (1731-1809) was an English poet and playwright from Northamptonshire. He is best known for his pastoral poem "The Coquet," which was widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

The Dearman family also had a presence in the military, with Captain William Dearman (1812-1879) serving in the British Army during the Crimean War. He was awarded the Crimea Medal for his valiant service in the conflict.

Lastly, Sir John Dearman (1875-1948) was a prominent British businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the early 20th century. He was knighted for his contributions to the nation's economy and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dearman

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

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

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