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

Featherman, 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 Featherman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Featherman in America

Featherman is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Featherman surname appeared 300 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 Featherman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Featherman 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 Featherman

The surname "FEATHERMAN" is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the medieval period, specifically the 13th century. The name is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, where it was used to denote a person who worked with feathers or was involved in the feather trade.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Wakefield Court Rolls of 1275, where a certain John Featherman is mentioned as a resident of the town. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time, and it may have been derived from an earlier occupational term such as "featherer" or "feather worker."

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records across Yorkshire, including the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, which lists several Featherman families living in the region. This indicates that the name had become established and was spreading throughout the county.

During the Tudor period, the name "FEATHERMAN" can be found in the parish records of several Yorkshire villages, such as Barnsley and Wakefield. One notable individual from this era was Robert Featherman, who was born in Barnsley in 1521 and served as a member of the local militia.

As the centuries passed, the Featherman name gradually spread beyond Yorkshire and into other parts of England. In the 17th century, a family by the name of Featherman settled in the county of Lincolnshire, where they established themselves as successful farmers and landowners.

One of the most prominent figures in the Featherman family history was Sir William Featherman (1680-1742), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London. He made his fortune through international trade and was known for his generous donations to various charitable causes.

Another notable individual was John Featherman (1756-1824), a poet and philosopher from Gloucestershire. He published several volumes of poetry and philosophical essays during his lifetime and was considered a respected intellectual of his time.

In the 19th century, the name "FEATHERMAN" continued to be found throughout England, with several families residing in the industrial cities of the Midlands and the North. One such individual was Thomas Featherman (1845-1912), a successful industrialist and inventor from Manchester who held several patents for innovative textile machinery.

Throughout its history, the surname "FEATHERMAN" has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, and it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the feather trade in Yorkshire, the name has since become a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Featherman

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

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

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